Job overview

To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-centered care. 

To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene,  eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision.
To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.
 To maintain high clinical standards . To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment. 
 To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe  and caring environment.
 The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including  nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.

Main duties of the job

Ward 5 is a 14 bedded ward with an outpatient bay within the Specialist Services Division. We care for Patients with Haematological conditions, who are being treated with SACT (Systemic anti cancer therapy) or are acutely unwell, we also have General Medical patients. 

We have an outpatient bay where we triage/administer SACT/Blood Products. We are an acute ward and our patients will have varying needs.

You will need to have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, the ability to work both within a team and independently, and the ability to offer a high level of nursing care. Training and clinical supervision opportunities are available to the successful candidates.

You will be working closely with a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, pharmacists, social workers, Dieticians & discharge coordinators.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.