registered nurse Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 5
- Full time
- Part time
Job overview
Are you an approachable and positive registered nurse or operating department practitioner who is committed to providing an excellent patient experience?
We are recruiting for experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses who are interested in our very busy Day Surgery unit at the Nottingham University Hospitals based at The Nottingham Treatment Centre. The post is for a 9 month secondment in recovery. Full and Part time hours considered.
We care for a wide range of day surgery and elective major surgical patients and consistently receive positive feedback.
We are a team that has a united sense of purpose to always do the right thing for each other and the patients that we have the privilege to care for.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Day surgery is a journey for our patients from admission to discharge.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the perioperative and post-operative period.
To work in a variety of different areas throughout the service including anaesthetics and recovery for day surgery patients.
To participate as an integral member of the theatre team and work with the multidisciplinary teams.
You would participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff with training onto the supervisor course package.
To co-ordinate the patients journey from admission to discharge.
Working for our organisation
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Actively participate in annual appraisal and PDP in accordance with Trust policy.
Undertake mandatory training in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements
Assist with the department's training needs by teaching students and junior staff in accordance with departmental and service training philosophy
Act as an effective role model at all times.
Act as a supervisor/assessor for individual students and learners, undertaking appropriate qualifications to support this role.
Managerial
Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that effective high quality care is given to meet patient’s needs.
Undertake the management of a defined clinical area when required in accordance with personal competencies and level of experience, including allocation of staff and resources to ensure high standards of patient care.
Plan and evaluate care given by junior staff, providing support and assistance when required to ensure that the development needs of all staff are met.
Ensure that effective communication is maintained with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers, exchanging information to aid problem solving and decision making.
Participate in clinical audit as required to support the improvement of patient care within the perioperative period.
Maintain and enhance effective working relationships
Contribute to development within the department including participation in team meetings, audits, new ways of working and initiatives to improve the delivery of the service.
Undertake additional roles to support the team and promote self-development, commensurate with knowledge and skills. e.g. Risk officer, mandatory trainer, infection control link role.
Practice with full regard to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
To work at all times within the framework of the NMC/HCPC Codes of Professional conduct.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current UK NMC/HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent training related to theatre's
- Evidence of mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of scrub practitioner role / anaesthetic role in main theatres or day surgery
- Supervision of non-registered staff, students or new starters
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
