Job summary
Kingfisher Ward is looking for dynamic Staff Nurses to work on this surgical 31 bedded ward. The ward has a variety of different specialities including Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast, Vascular and Urology.

Surgical nursing is not essential as training is given.

Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development. We welcome applications from new graduates as well as experienced nurses, or maybe you are looking for your first nursing role within the NHS and are looking to develop your nursing career or maybe you are an internal candidate looking for experience in a speciality. Wherever you are in nursing journey we would love to hear from you.

In return we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, NHS discounts, and opportunities for flexible working and access to onsite childcare provisions.

Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.

Main duties of the job

• Good communication skills
• Post op and pre op care of surgical patients
• Wound dressings
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Taking responsibility for allocated patients daily
• Drug administration
• Nursing assessment completion
• To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department's integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.
• To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment, and to supervise junior registered and non-registered staff.
• The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. Whether this is supporting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery following an operation or a period of acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care for patients at the end of life.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward-thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Job responsibilities
Working as a Registered Nurse within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:

• Delivering high quality direct patient care
• Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Medication administration
• Care planning, implementation and evaluation
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers
• Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research
• Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues
• Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedure

See full job description for full details.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Must be an NMC registered nurse (RN)

Desirable

• Evidence of further training

Experience
Desirable

• Previous NHS hospital experience
• Experience of working within an acute environment

Skills
Essential

• You are able to communicate effectively with patients and with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support are not compromised
• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
• Able to competently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Good IT skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
• NHS Constitution

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager, Noleen Maunganidze, noleen.maunganidze@nhs.net, 01932722380

Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, inc. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-NM7718-MH

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