registered nurse

For the experienced registered nurse we offer them the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and knowledge. Supporting them with classroom based activities which will then be followed up in the workplace by allowing them the chance to coordinate and lead a shift and attending the daily MDT. Ward C11 believes in a full MDT approach to patient care and you will get the opportunity to work with all the members of the team ensuring that the patient receives the optimum care available., You will be given the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and if required can attend the venepuncture and cannulation course, the care of the bereaved patient and mentorship. As a teaching ward you will also be responsible for passing on your knowledge and skills to student and cadet nurses, giving you the opportunity to educate and train our future nurses.

For the newly registered nurse we offer a full preceptorship course which is classroom based study days and then backed up with ward based practice. Preceptorship. The registered nurse will then be able to complete the following activities for their patients and gain the following knowledge and skills:

• Recording and monitoring vital observations, including blood sugars


• Assessing, planning and implementing care for a variety of patients with different care needs and providing direct care.


• Venepuncture and IV administration


• Administering medication as per ELHT policy


• Administering intravenous medication


• Ensuring nutritional status is maintained


• Accurately documenting in the notes all activities/changes which need to be recorded and review of the care plans


• Supporting safe discharges for patients, sometimes complex discharge planning


• Care of the poorly patient - life support and AIMS, We require motivated and hardworking registered nurses to support our expanding nursing team and provide support, healthcare and information to patients and their families working days and nights including bank holidays and the Christmas period. The successful applicant must be extremely confidential and professional when carrying out their duties due to the nature of the work.


The role of the registered nurse is that of an able and competent worker who can carry out a wide range of supervised and unsupervised care duties directly with the patient which will support the work of the multi - disciplinary team

Being a band 5 registered nurse on ward C11 is at times demanding, but on the whole is extremely rewarding. You may be the first point of contact for many patients and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital and so you need to be confident .

The successful applicants will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills - including numeracy and literacy., Essential criteria


• Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by the NMC


Desirable criteria


• To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area., Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.


• Ability to problem solve., Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision


• Be proficient at calculating medication doses


• Able to write basic reports


• Able to train less qualified carers/learners


• Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills


Desirable criteria


• Able to present reasoned discussion


• Evidence of continuous development, 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 criteria


• Be able to work with minimal supervision within the job description


CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential criteria


• Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the ward, inc. nights. Able to adapt to change


• Proven ability to keep information confidential, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., Ward C11 at Royal Blackburn Hospital is a dynamic , forward thinking 22 bedded care of the elderly ward. We are recognized for our ability to provide safe personal and effective care and strongly believe in our organisational values - Putting the patient at the heart of all our care, acting with integrity, respecting each individual (patients and colleagues). We are a ward which embraces changes which enhance our ability to deliver the care needed to our community. We are a ward that has a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to caring for all our patients., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.


We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

In return we offer a competitive salary, uniform, company pension scheme and full training and development skills, including a comprehensive preceptorship package., It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.


• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.


• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.


• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.


Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.