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"I really enjoy working with patients and their families and seeing them going home well."

I ensure safe and effective care is delivered, working with many members of the MDT including consultants, occupational therapists, vascular nurses, physiotherapists and many more. Providing holistic care to the highest standard ensuring patients and family are involved with care every step of the way, focusing on good communication and creating good work relationships.

What you love about your job?

The team of people on ward 8 are very supportive and we all get on really well which makes for a good work environment. I really enjoy working with patients and their families and seeing patients going home well. As a lot of our patients tend to be long term it gives me great satisfaction when they’re finally well enough to go home. Since qualifying as a nurse just over a year ago I’m really enjoying developing my skills and having the opportunity to learn new things.

Proudest moment so far?

Starting my career as a staff nurse

Any tips for finding a job that you love?

Being dedicated and working hard will always pay off. Showing staff and patients that you are caring compassionate and take pride in everything you do.

Tell us about any travel and / or unusual aspects of the job

We use larvae therapy on the ward to help heal wounds; this is always a very interesting process.

What are your usual working hours?

I work 37.5 hours which consists of two 12 hour days and two 7 hour days

What training is needed for your job?

I trained at York University to get my degree in nursing. I am continuously developing my personal and professional development, this will improve my skills. I will also be doing my mentorship course soon which will allow me to mentor student nurses and share my knowledge and experience.