[ref. b11051521] Band 5- Staff Nurse, AAU L3 Blue/Yellow - NHS

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join the Respiratory Unit and ARCU based in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow at Watford General Hospital (Full time available). NIV (Non- invasive ventilation) is provided for the care of patients with Type 2 Respiratory Failure.

You will learn the details of managing patients with various Respiratory care needs as well as requiring isolation management. This is a great starting point for any nurses looking to understand and learn about infection control in the long term.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated, Adaptable and hardworking individuals who will work in partnership with our Senior Nursing Team to give our patients the best care every day.

Main duties of the job

This position will allow you to gain excellent skills in NIV, tracheostomy care, chest drain, airway management and patients with other respiratory and medical conditions.

It will allow you to work with newly registered Nurses and student Nurses on a regular basis. You will also be working closely with NIC, NIV specialist care practitioner, Band 7 Senior Sister and Matron for Respiratory Unit and ARCU in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow.

Training will be given and there is an opportunity for staff to develop professionally to their full potential and this will be done through the Trust Training & Development Programme.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model
• Supporting the NIC ,Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
• Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
• Provide clear clinical leadership to junior staff, supporting the Junior sister deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

Candidates with valid work status in the UK and a valid NMC PIN should apply. Please also note that we are not able to sponsor candidates at this time or assist with their OSCEs.

Person specification

Education and qualifications:

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of recent professional development

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Knowledge:

• Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare
• Knowledge of acute nursing

Experience:

• Sufficient experience post Registration
• Understanding of acute healthcare