Job summary
Fancy a change in your career pathway? An exciting opportunity has arisen to gain 6 months experience with the nursing team on Morris Ward, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Morris Ward is part of the Medical Division, Cardiac Surgery Directorate, caring for patient's both pre and post Cardiac Surgery. We are based on NUH City Campus, within the Trent Cardiac Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is proactive and highly motivated to deliver high-quality, safe, compassionate patient care, and who demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.
It is anticipated the successful candidate will be a committed, enthusiastic, flexible team playerwho is ready to become part of a ward team, keen to develop new knowledge and skills.
We offer an exciting pathways for new starters including the Cardiac Surgery Foundation and Surgery Fundamentals Course's.
Main duties of the job
As the Registered Nurse you will be required to maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
The successful Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring that the care needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality patient care. Providing direct patient care, assessing, planning and evaluating care, without direct supervision.
The successful candidate must document the condition and progress of patients and report to senior nursing staff and/or medical staff any areas of concern.
As the Registered Nurse you may supervise unregistered (and at times registered) staff and students, as appropriate.
Effective communication channels are important and you must be aware of the need for confidentiality both verbally and written.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
Dependent upon experience, take charge of the clinical area (at times) in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Take an active role in link or project work.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete all local competency packages and training in line with the role. Continuing their professional development, maintaining competence and registration.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summaryyou need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
As the Registered Nurse you will be required to maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
The successful Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring that the care needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality patient care. Providing direct patient care, assessing, planning and evaluating care, without direct supervision.
The successful candidate must document the condition and progress of patients and report to senior nursing staff and/or medical staff any areas of concern.
As the Registered Nurse you may supervise unregistered (and at times registered) staff and students, as appropriate.
Effective communication channels are important and you must be aware of the need for confidentiality both verbally and written.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
Dependent upon experience, take charge of the clinical area (at times) in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Take an active role in link or project work.
Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these
The successful candidate will be expected to complete all local competency packages and training in line with the role. Continuing their professional development, maintaining competence and registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summaryyou need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
As the Registered Nurse you will be required to maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
The successful Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring that the care needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality patient care. Providing direct patient care, assessing, planning and evaluating care, without direct supervision.
The successful candidate must document the condition and progress of patients and report to senior nursing staff and/or medical staff any areas of concern.
As the Registered Nurse you may supervise unregistered (and at times registered) staff and students, as appropriate.
Effective communication channels are important and you must be aware of the need for confidentiality both verbally and written.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
Dependent upon experience, take charge of the clinical area (at times) in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Take an active role in link or project work.
Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these
The successful candidate will be expected to complete all local competency packages and training in line with the role. Continuing their professional development, maintaining competence and registration.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Supervision of non registered staff
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing related studies
- Mentor qualification
- Immediate Life Support/ Advanced Life support qualification
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Flexible and Adaptable
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform duties
- Effective written and Communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching sessions
- Working within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of assessment, planning, delivery of care, prioritisation and evaluation of patient of care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS related issues
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise own workload
- Prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Effective time management skills
- Effective resource management
Physical skills
Desirable
- Evidence of manual handling skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Supervision of non registered staff
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing related studies
- Mentor qualification
- Immediate Life Support/ Advanced Life support qualification
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Flexible and Adaptable
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform duties
- Effective written and Communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching sessions
- Working within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of assessment, planning, delivery of care, prioritisation and evaluation of patient of care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS related issues
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise own workload
- Prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Effective time management skills
- Effective resource management
Physical skills
Desirable
- Evidence of manual handling skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).