NHS

Registered Nurse - Ainslie Ward


Pay29,970.00 - 36,483.00 / year
LocationTorquay/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9388-25-0753?language=en&page=291&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Ainslie ward at Torbay Hospital are recruiting for full and part-time Senior Healthcare Support Workers to join our fast paced Trauma and Orthopaedic ward to provide the highest achievable standard of care following the patients assessment of needs.

      We are a 26 bedded trauma ward that provides you with the opportunity to work alongside our Multi-disciplinary teams to provide the highest standard of care to patients who often require surgery due to a wide range of injuries. You will work effectively and without direct supervision alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the ward as required on a daily basis.

      In your role, you will be supported with your development needs both from in house training and also from external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisal to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential and development.

      Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD

      This is a fixed term contract for 1 year.

      Main duties of the job

      • Providing, managing and coordinating your allocated patients care needs
      • Liaising and communicating with your patients NOK, family, Carer
      • Supporting, mentoring students
      • Administering oral/IV medications
      • Admitting, carrying out assessments and discharges
      • Wound care
      • Observations
      • Communicating efficiently and professionally both verbal and written, updating, involving your surrounding team with changes occurring throughout your shift
      • Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team

      About us

      The team is made up of a Senior Sister, Junior Sister's, Trauma Co-Ordinator's, Band 5 Registered Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistant's.

      We are also proud to have ward based Hotel Services and two Housekeepers. All of who work well together providing the team spirit we enjoy and feel safe with.

      Details

      Date posted

      05 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      388-7051250-NMC

      Job locations

      Torbay Hospital

      Lawes Bridge

      Torquay

      TQ2 7AA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

      We welcome you to browse ourinteractive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

      We welcome you to browse ourinteractive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!

      Person Specification

      qua

      Essential

      • NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing.

      Desirable

      • Interest in or experience of specialist surgery: Trauma and Orthopaedics

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • Evidence of meeting revalidation, specialist surgical skills and mandatory training requirements
      • Knowledge of clinical governance and how they are key in-patient safety and assessing risk

      Desirable

      • oAwareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives that affect us particularly in the south west peninsular
      Person Specification

      qua

      Essential

      • NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing.

      Desirable

      • Interest in or experience of specialist surgery: Trauma and Orthopaedics

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • Evidence of meeting revalidation, specialist surgical skills and mandatory training requirements
      • Knowledge of clinical governance and how they are key in-patient safety and assessing risk

      Desirable

      • oAwareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives that affect us particularly in the south west peninsular

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Torbay Hospital

      Lawes Bridge

      Torquay

      TQ2 7AA


      Employer's website

      https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Torbay Hospital

      Lawes Bridge

      Torquay

      TQ2 7AA


      Employer's website

      https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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