Staff Nurse Clandon B5 Guilfdord in Guildford

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic full-time band 5 staff nurses to join our team on Clandon Ward. Clandon Ward is a busy 29 bedded ward specialising in Head and Neck Surgery, and has a highly motivated approach to multidisciplinary patient care. Clandon ward is the regional Head and Neck Surgical ward caring for patients with Head and Neck Cancer and ENT and Maxillofacial emergencies.

Provide care for surgical patients with complex airways (tracheostomy and laryngectomy) and assist with tracheostomy tube changes for surgical outpatients. Clandon ward also has an ENT Treatment Room where patients are seen who have come in through the emergency department, or have been referred by their GP. The ward staff support the medical team when treating patients in this area.

Main duties of the job

• As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions.
• To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care.
• As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others.
• You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.
• As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

• We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care in the acute ward setting with excellent communication skills.
• Ongoing training and support in this role will be provided and the trust offers an excellent Preceptorship Programme to support qualified nurses.
• Applicants should have a genuine interest in caring for patients by delivering safe, effective and compassionate care in the acute ward setting for surgical patients with complex airways (tracheostomy and laryngectomy).
• To adhere to the main standard of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy, The Guide and good customer care.
• To carry out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
• To manage a group of patients ensuring effective communication with the nurse in charge.
• To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate coordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards.
• To ensure that the following standards are met and that this can be demonstrated: respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2. Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
• Knowledge and Experience: Essential demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge. Desirable understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting. Consolidation of Nurse Training. Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence. Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management. Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister, Renna George, reenageorge@nhs.net, 01483571122.