Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Haygarth Ward (Gastroenterology)
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Job Overview
Haygarth Ward is a 24 bed specialist gastroenterology ward caring for a variety of patients with many different conditions within the GI field such as: liver disease, pancreatitis and gastric ulcers and patients who are detoxing from alcohol. We work closely with the endoscopy unit which is located next to the ward and we will occasionally take direct admits from the unit to the ward.
You will be welcomed by a dynamic and hard-working team where development is a priority and are keen to help others succeed and enjoy their roles. We are committed to providing compassionate care for our patients and enjoy our work whilst doing so. We are lucky to have strong working relationships with the gastroenterology consultants who have lead training for nursing staff to develop their specialist knowledge and understanding of gastroenterology.
We are looking for equally enthusiastic and energetic individuals who are eager to learn, willing to work together as a team but are self-motivated and can work independently when needed.
This area is both rewarding and challenging whilst caring for some of the most complex patients in the trust.
If you want to work in a busy acute ward and you aspire to develop new skills and knowledge in gastroenterology, then we would love to hear from you. Applications from newly qualified staff are also welcome.
Main duties of the job
- Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
- To co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with the RUH Discharge Policy.
- To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
- To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
- To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthy lifestyle.
- To complete patient documentation to Trust standard.
- To maintain a safe ward/department environment.
- To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
- To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
- To ensure patient confidentiality
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We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- UK Nurse registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Recent evidence of professional development
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Desirable criteria
- Previous experience / placement in gastroenterology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice.
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour.
- Awareness of importance in adhering to infection control standards
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge / interest of gastroenterology conditions such as liver disease
- Evidence of training in additional skills e.g. cannulation/ venepuncture, male catheterisation etc.
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
- Band 5 Haygarth Ward Job Description (PDF, 256.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Lynsey Ferguson
- Job title: Senior Sister
- Email address: lynsey.ferguson@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225824830
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