Job overview

Ward 3 is a 21- bedded Respiratory Medical Ward delivering high quality of care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.  Our patient-focus involves patients with acute asthma, COPD, Pneumonia and lung disorders. 

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, vibrant and highly motivated Band 6 Nurse to join our team.

Patient safety and high quality of care are our top priority and this will need to be in the forefront of the successful applicant’s working mind. Examples of this would look like: continuous risk assessments of the patients and overall view of the ward and problem solve where issues arise.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Band 6 who can demonstrate high standard of care and is looking to further develop their managerial and leadership skills. 

The successful applicant will work closely with the Ward Manager but would be expected to work independently within their own scope of practice, as well as in a team, whilst developing and supporting junior colleagues.  

You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in looking after patients with acute and complex medical needs as well as evidence of operational management of an acute ward.

The position requires excellent leadership skills and an enthusiastic and committed approach in improving patient experience as we consistently strive to deliver excellent quality patient- centred care.  

You will be expected to work shift patterns including long days, nights, plus weekends and bank holidays.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.