Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Band 5 Registered Nurse to join West Suffolk Professionals at the West Suffolk Hospital to work on the General Medicine, ED and AAU Ward Areas.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join a team of dedicated and passionate staff members who strive to deliver care of the highest quality

The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills with a flexible approach to working hours and duties and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a drive to promote a high standard of care for our patients

Please note the following:

• We are looking to cover long days Monday to Friday however, we are flexible on the hours and would consider amended hours
• There are very limited night shifts available
• We are unable to support sponsorship roles on bank, as we are not able to offer guaranteed hours
• We are currently unable to support newly qualified RNs on bank. However, you are more than welcome to apply, once you have completed a period of preceptorship
• If successful for the role, you will need to be able to commit to a 5 day induction programme
• To ensure patient safety, you may be required to move wards/areas on a bank registration

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage early submission

Main duties of the job
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care.

They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

NOTE: This job description outlines the Trust's expectation of an experienced Band 5 nurse. Nurses will not be expected to fulfil the tasks marked with * until they have moved through the foundation gateway and are progressing towards the full KSF competencies

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job responsibilities

• Leading/Managing Care (Within delegated responsibilities for a group of patients)
• Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately
• Organises and deploys staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff cover and reporting any deficiencies to Ward/Clinical Manager
• Supervises the delivery of care to maintain agreed standards
• Identifies problems and risks, decides on appropriate actions via a structured approach and report promptly to other staff on matters requiring their input
• Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and other staff on the ward/department and with increasing experience coordinates care given by the inter-professional team and other staff on the ward/department
• Ensures all emergencies, untoward incidents, complaints and grievances are responded to and reported in accordance with Trust Policies
• Is fully conversant with all policies and procedures, including Major Accident, Resuscitation, Fire, Health and Safety, and acts within them
• Contributes to the effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking, maintenance and storage of equipment
• Works collaboratively with the patient Flow Team in relation to decisions on patient flow issues
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift. Delivers clear, concise records and handover
• Formally monitors quality of care for area of responsibility
• Manages own time and responds to unexpected demands in a professional manner

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration
• BLS/ILS
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• A1 Assessor course
• Preparation for Mentorship
• ALS

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundaries
• Awareness of current political/professional issues
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients

Desirable

• Previous acute experience within the NHS
• Previous mentorship experience
• Teaching experience

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good IT skills
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to share knowledge and mentor students
• Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
• Team player, able to problem solve to meet objectives
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Able to work under pressure and meets deadlines in a realistic manner
• Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
• Accurate with attention to detail. Supports patient equality and diversity
• Ability to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• Awareness of current political/professional issues

Desirable

• IV drug administration
• Previous use of electronic patient record systems (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)
• Cannulation competent

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Committed to delivering a high quality service
• Team worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
• Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
• Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviours towards staff members, patients and relatives

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 179-5914023-TW-AAH

For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Advisor, West Suffolk Professionals (Tracey Wilson)
info.wsp@wsh.nhs.uk
01284712504

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.

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