Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Clinical Speciality: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Conditions and General Surgery.

Ward: Ward C14A

Locality: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Blackburn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work on a 17 bedded Surgical ward, primarily taking patients with a hepatobiliary conditions with nursing ratio of 1-6 on the day shift and 1-9 on the night shift.

As the regional centre for patients requiring elective management of pancreatic and liver disorders, including cancers, you will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of the surgeries and associated investigations and interventions required. The ward also takes emergency patients with a wide variety of general surgical diagnoses, for example; appendicitis, cholecystitis, hernia repairs, as well as colorectal disorders.

Main duties of the job

General duties will include pre and post- operative care for general surgical patients, administration of medication, including controlled drugs, by various routes, recording of physiological observations, wound care, management of complex patients with multiple issues, escalating care when needed, management of pain management systems such as PCA's and epidurals, as well different methods of delivering nutrition including TPN, NG and NJ feeding. Documentation is also an essential part of the role, with accurate, legible recording of nursing interventions and completion of electronic nursing risk assessments. We aim to involve our patients in their care to improve nursing outcomes and ensure the patient's journey through their time with us is a satisfactory one. Delivering safe, personal and effective care to our patients must be at the centre of all we do.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic nurses to really drive the ward vision. Experience within this area is desirable but not essential. You must have excellent communication skills, be punctual, flexible and hard working with a desire to deliver a high standard of nursing care in keeping with the Trust's vision in delivering safe, personal and effective care at all times. The ideal candidate will be friendly, empathetic and patient with a keen desire to ensure that the care delivered is of the best quality standard. This is a rotational post, which includes night and weekend working.

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Potential candidates are welcome to contact myself and arrange a visit to look round.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by NMC

Desirable

To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area.

General Intelligence

Essential

Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Ability to problem solve. Be numerate.

Special Aptitudes

Essential

Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision Be proficient at calculating drug doses Able to write basic reports Able to train less qualified staff/learners Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills

Desirable

Able to present reasoned discussion Evidence of continuous development

Disposition

Essential

Be able to work in a team Be supportive of team members Able to communicate effectively to patients, visitors and colleagues Able to listen actively Able to reflect on one's own work Have effective interpersonal skills Be enthusiastic, conscientious and sympathetic

Desirable

Be able to work with minimal supervision within the job description To be able to work under pressure
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