Senior Staff Nurse (Redlands Ward) - INTERNAL

1. Understand the workload targets which have been set for clinical area, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues. 2. Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures. 3. Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate. 4. Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives. 5. In the absence of the Ward/Department Manager monitor and review staffing levels and escalate unresolved staffing issues to ward/department matron. 6. Act up for Sister/ Charge Nurse as required.

This post would ideally suit a nurse keen to develop their professional profile; someone who recognizes opportunities for improvements and is a motivator to drive forward changes within the unit. A dynamic and enthusiastic nurse with the ambition to succeed, willingness to learn and ability to work with the whole team in support of the senior sister to lead the department into the future. We are looking for a nurse who understands the impact that a good experience within our department can have on a patient's health journey and is keen to ensure this is delivered to every patient using the service. A nurse keen to develop their assessment skills, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and motivated to develop skills and training appropriate to the role would be an ideal candidate for this post. We can offer you:

• Flexible working.
• Full time hours.
• Exceptional development opportunities and support.
About you: We want to hear from you if you feel you can bring the following exemplary attributes to our team:
• The ability to perform at a high standard.
• Work well within teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A passion to learn and support others to learn.
  
  Redlands is a 30 bedded ward, which is part of a ring-fenced unit providing care for elective orthopaedic patients., Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our CARE values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.