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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Post will be internal rotation covering day and night shifts)
Job ref
388-6903588-NMC
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Torbay Hospital
Town
Torbay
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/02/2025 23:59

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse - Midgley Ward

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly, supportive and proactive team on Midgley ward. We are an acute medical ward with a respiratory speciality.

You will be someone who is calm and able to treat your patient holistically,  willing to get to know your patient and their families to enhance their care and be proactive in meeting the needs of the service.

You must be committed to providing high quality care to acutely ill patients with complex needs and will possess effective communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development.

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

  • To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader/shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer’s.
  • To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer’s and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care.
  • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer’s, visitors and staff.
  • To comply with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours.
  • Understand, interpret and nurse patients on non invasive ventilation and high flow nasal oxygen.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide high quality, safe healthcare at the right time, and in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon, and it's visitors. 

We are a Trust that values it's workforce, actively engaging and celebrating  your successes. 

Maintain Trust values and work within the guidelines set out in policies and procedures.

Treat everyone as an individual without discrimination.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full 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.

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Person specification

written and verbal questions

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse or awaiting pin
  • Evidence of Effective Communication Skills
  • Understanding of the role
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Interest in Respiratory conditions and impact on patients
  • Ability to act as a mentor to students
  • adaptable
  • Willingness to learn and support others learning

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Disability confident committedArmed Forces Covenant

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
Susan Rae
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01803 654121
Additional information

Renata Krok

Laura Cullen

01803655520