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Job summary

Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full time and Part time hours considered)
Job ref
272-6282031
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/05/2024 23:59

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Staff Nurse - Ward 24

Band 5

Job overview

Are you are looking for a new direction in your current career.

We have exciting and challenging opportunities for Registered Nurses to develop their skills within the Gastroenterology ward  at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital Teaching Trust.

Ward 24, at Doncaster, offers a broad spectrum of experience of acute medical conditions. The successful candidate’s will be provided with experience in a variety of medical conditions, such as upper Gastrointestinal bleeds,  Liver disease management and care,  Colitis / Chrons medical management often with  shared care with the surgical teams, and Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers such as Pancreatic and Oesophageal cancers.  The acute nature of many of the medical conditions, and also the management of some of the biggest growing cancers, requires a nurse who is committed to providing high quality care to all her patients, with care and compassion. 

The ward team benefits from excellent leadership from the management team. The ward sisters remain committed to promoting health and awareness of liver disease, and improving the quality of care for the gastroenterology patients on ward 24. 

As a Staff Nurse working on the ward you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.  You will be provided with an induction program

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse working on the ward you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.

The Ward is actively committed to looking at ways to improve patient experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in treatment they receive.    Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. 

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria
  • Current Registration
  • Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate professional development post-registration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • RN level 1 or 2

Organisational Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
  • Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures
  • Ability to deligate
  • Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team / client / relatives.
  • Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition. Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle North
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 642727
Additional information

Zoe Cressewell - Matron - 01302 642621

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