The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Job summary
This is a rare opportunity to join the new Acute Medical Floor Nursing Team.
We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care. We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To work on and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
- Patient care
- Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
- Bathing/washing
- Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
- Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
- Encouraging continence
- Emptying urinary catheter bags
- Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
- Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
About us
We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (To provide excellent care for the communities we serve) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most our patients and their families.
Benefits of joining us include:
- Flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours
- Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Competitive and transparent pay structure
- Blue Light discounts
- Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave