Staff Nurse

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations. Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you. We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

If you're a hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for the position. We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses. We ask is that you are a registered nurse with an enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives.,

• Current UK NMC registration, level 1.
• Working towards Degree (desirable)
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs.
• Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture.(desirable)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care.
• Experience of resource management. (desirable)
• Experience of a research audit (desirable)
Experience of audit.
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues.
• Understanding or resource management.
• Knowledge and understanding of learner needs.
Communication
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
• Evidence of relevant experience and development
• Support other staff
• Willing to undertake appropriate training
• Self-awareness.
• Flexible/positive approach to work.
• Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Able to make own travelling arrangements
  
  Pineheath Ward delivers quality and patient centred care within our 24 bedded unit providing rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs incl palliative care. The ward also provides palliative and end of life care . We welcome staff who will be open to learning new skills such as venepuncture, male and female catheterisation, ECG recording. To assist you, you will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
  
  Pineheath Ward is a 24 bedded unit providing rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs including palliative care. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment or if appropriate, directly from their own homes.
Good opportunities exist for further training and development. You will receive support/development through in service training, regular appraisals and clinical supervision. This post involves rotation between day and night duties.