Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards

Are you a highly motivated, positive person who's looking for a new role and challenge?

Well if yes is the answer then look no further - Wensleydale / Harlow is the place for you.

We welcome applications from experienced Nurses, Student Nurses and Nurses returning to practice. "All our new starters are welcomed and very well supported by our friendly, and enthusiastic team,”

We are looking for Kind, caring, hard working and passionate nurses with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients on our surgical wards.

• Wensleydale/ Harlow Ward –is a multi-specialty mixed sex Acute Admissions Unit predominantly surgery and orthopaedic- plus 10 Elective Surgical beds. Covering Breast, Gynaecology , Urology and general surgery.

We are described as a positive, professional and adaptable team who thrive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients on a daily basis.

As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:

• Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses
• First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills
• Highly recommended two-year Preceptorship Programme and your first year of NMC fees paid
• 4 weeks supernumerary and ongoing mentoring
• Band 6 development posts
• Support and guidance with revalidation
• Rotational option to other surgical departments within the directorate and ICU.

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If you require an OSCE to gain NMC registration please state whether you have passed your English Language and CBT. These are essential requirements for the role.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Registered Nurse job summery

1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinicalenvironment.

2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.

6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel Little on rachel.little3@nhs.net or 01423 553043