Job summaryMcCallum Ward at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our dynamic team.
Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, caring for a diverse group of acutely unwell medical patients, with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Chronic health conditions. Staff are also exposed to managing patients with a higher acuity within the unit.
If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job- Work as part of a team on the unit as a Staff Nurse to ensure seamless delivery of service
- Participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity
- Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Work as part of the Urgent Care team, promoting good inter-departmental relationships
- Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence-based practice
- Participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning
About usWhy Work With Us
To ensure all Trust procedures and policies are strictly adhered to ensuring patients and staff welfare is paramount
To assist in the continuous improvement of the quality of care for patients and their families through the implementation of clinical governance activities, ensuring:
Clinically effective and research based practices are implemented.
Audits are undertaken and actions taken to make improvements
Clinical and non-clinical risks are identified and managed
Patients are given opportunity to give feedback on their experiences, are involved in planning and monitoring services and are provided with information
Information is used effectively to improve processes and practices
To assist in monitoring standards within the department, to include: generic standards of care and infection control. Instigating any changes to make improvements as necessary
To ensure the health and safety of patients, families and colleagues at all times
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job responsibilitiesFull Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.#caretojoinusPerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
- Proven relevant experience at Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable- Urgent Care knowledge and experience
- Post graduate diploma level education or equivalent
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
- Experienced in giving IV medications
- IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc
DesirableSpecific SkillsEssential- Willingness to learn new skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
