Staff Nurse - Chelmer Ward

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Summary

Chelmer Ward, in Basildon Hospital, has a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join their supportive and friendly team.

You will be required to work across the Directorate on an internal rotation according to the needs of the service delivery, primarily required to work as a skilled member of the surgical nursing team to assist in the high provision of care to patients and families including assessment and evaluation for patients and following agreed care pathways.

You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff. Duties also to include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve providing the highest standard of nursing care for the patients and their families by ensuring that an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients, planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for individual patients assisting other staff in this activity if required.

You will be required to follow guidelines on maintaining patient's notes and documents, ensuring legibility and accuracy of nursing records, to be aware of the legal implications of these documents, to report on patient condition to the medical staff and ensure prescribed treatments are carried out ensuring all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.

You will need to take all measures to ensure the safety of patients, reporting all accidents/incidents promptly to the Lead Nurse and Department Manager, completing the relevant form correctly, to be competent in the administration of oral drugs used in the unit and to undertake relevant drug administration training to comply with national and Mid & South Essex University Hospitals Group guidelines.

You will develop an understanding of common cardiological conditions along with a basic knowledge of ECG interpretation and ensure emergency equipment is checked as per Trust policy, and ensure any problems with equipment are reported and the equipment removed from use as appropriate.

About Us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Do you have an interest in Cardiothoracic nursing? Then we want to hear from you!

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

1. NMC registration

Desirable

1. IV Course
2. Recognised teaching/mentorship course

Experience Essential

1. Application evidences an interest in all aspects of cardiothoracic nursing
2. Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.

Desirable

1. Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL

Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk