Job Description

Cedar ward at St Peter's Hospital is looking for dynamic staff nurses to join their 21 bed ward. The ward specialises in gastroenterology nursing. Working with a wide and varied MDT such as critical care outreach, alcohol liaison team, IBD team and clinical psychologists.



We are currently offering a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and welcome applications from experienced nurses, as well as new graduates or those looking for their first NHS role.



Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development. We have a dedicated education team and access to further learning such as the Liver course.



In return we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, NHS discounts, and opportunities for flexible working and access to onsite childcare provisions.



Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.



For further information regarding the role or any queries please contact Ward Manager Helen Rendell h.rendell@nhs.net 01932 722003

Main duties and skills that are required will include:

Good communication skill.



Care of medical patients, typically with gastro issues but other medical conditions as well



Wound dressings



Working as part of a multidisciplinary team



Taking responsibility for allocated patients daily.



Drug administration



Nursing assessment completion.



Psychological support



To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department's integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.



To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment, and to supervise junior registered and non-registered staff.



The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. Whether this is supporting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery following a procedure or a period of acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care for patients at the end of life.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.



We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



Working as a Registered Nurse within the hospital setting.



Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:



Delivering high quality direct patient care



Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes



Maintaining a safe environment



Medication administration



Care planning, implementation and evaluation



Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers



Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research



Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues



Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedure



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