Job summaryFULL AND PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE On Ward D1 you will work part of a multidisciplinary team made up of 8 Gastroenterology Consultants. A specialist dietician and pharmacist. We also have a team of nutrition nurse specialists who work closely with the gastroenterology team. There is ward based training and our clinical director of gastroenterology is supportive of SIMS training.D1 is a 25 bedded acute ward. Whilst the ward is fast paced, we work as a team to provide a high standard of care to our patients.We will offer a supportive induction to the ward and ensure, all competencies and training are provided in order for you to the best nurse you can be.What we will offer you?Welcoming and friendly teamCorporate and local ward inductionSupport with professional developmentProfessional working environmentTo be part of an amazing teamWhat we would like from you?Be a team playerProvide a high standard of careAdhere to trust valueMain duties of the jobwork within the NMC code of conductbe able to communicate well with the MDTexcellent standard of written documentationsupport patients with care deliverycare of NG's, PEG's and PICC linesvenepuncture and cannulation (training available)work well within a teamable to supervise and support our healthcare assistantsbe able to care for acutely unwell patientsbe willing to part take in further education and learningAbout usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidayso NHS pension scheme membershipo Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furthero NHS Staff discountso Cycle to work schemeoSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debto Stockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with patients, carers, family and relatives as part of effective patient care.Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patients care and needs.Provides feedback to the department from courses undertaken.Responsibility for Patient CareAssessing the individual's care needs, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.Working in partnership with relatives and carers to develop and implement /improve standards of patient care.Liaising with staff from multi-disciplines in matters relating to patient care and equipment relevant to nursing care.Maintain accurate and timely patients records and documentation ensuring confidentiality.To uphold the Trusts dignity and respect standards First Impressions.Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.Using professional judgements is able to analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately.Maintaining high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policyPlanning and organisingResponsible for prioritising own workload.As Shift Leader be responsible for discharge planning, liaising with Social Services and for organising safe and effective handover of patients.Actively contribute and participate in the Trusts clinical governance agenda.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.Person SpecificationassessmentEssentialRead JDDesirableRead JD and advert / Discussed with WM?questionsEssentialexperienceDesirableGastro experienceAssessmentEssentialWelcoming and approachableDesirablecommunication skillsAssessmentEssentialNMC registeredGastroenterology interestBasic computer skillsTeam playerDynamicDesirableAboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressWard D1 - Stepping Hill HospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEEmployer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)