Williton Community Hospital Staff Nurse / Nursing Associate

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Williton Community Hospital , Meadow Ward (Stroke Recovery)

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative nurse or Nursing Associate with a passion for Stroke care to join our integrated team on Meadow Ward Stroke Recovery Centre, Williton Hospital.

We offer specialist Stroke rehabilitation beds with the goal of re-enabling our patients to live their best life at home with the support they need to maintain this. For those that can't go home, we facilitate discharge to an appropriate care setting & continue our focus to maintain as much independence as possible. In addition, Meadow Ward offers End of Life care in our beautiful Grace's Room.

You must be a Registered Nurse who communicates well at all levels, have high clinical standards & the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care, ensuring all patients are treated with dignity, respect & compassion.

Flexible working on internal shift rotation, working both days & nights over a seven-day period, including bank holidays. We offer training opportunities & preceptorships for newly qualified nurses.

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting the Sisters in the daily running of the ward, acting as a shift coordinator as required, supervising colleagues & promoting a safe environment within the unit.You will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system.

Successful applicants will attend family meetings, undertake ward rounds and be involved in multi-disciplinary team meetings. These all contribute to the decision-making process, goal-setting and care planning that facilitates a safe discharge from hospital. You will provide Stroke/End of Life nursing care to our patients, ensuring they are all treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full-time

Salary

£25,147 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Closing date

31/07/2023