Job summary
Are you enthusiastic , motivated and have a passion to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients ? then we are looking for you to work with the multi-disciplinary team within our Health Care of Older Persons department.
Beeston ward is a 23 bedded Health care of the older persons ward. Providing the best care for older people with a stable ,well supported and motivated workforce . Our pathway and treatment of our vulnerable patients group are at the leading edge within the field. We are innovative and constantly looking for ways to improve the service we provide.
Within the Health care of the older persons speciality there are opportunities to complete the frailty module which forms part of the degree pathway
Main duties of the job
All interested and enthusiastic applicants are welcome!
If you are newly qualified this experience will enable you to consolidate all that you have learnt throughout your training as well as learning a number of specialist skills.
If you come with experience then maybe your focus will be the opportunity to specialise in caring for the older members of our population with the view to developing the skills required to become one of the advanced nurse practitioners.
About us
With over 19,000 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
Your development will be tailored to your needs and the vision you have for your career development. With this in mind we are offering you all of the above in a supportive and welcoming environment where the team are passionate about nursing, patient care and patient experience
What we can offer you:
Care of acutely unwell patients who are often frail and vulnerable with a wide spectrum of health conditions/co-morbidities that are challenging to manage
Development of assessment and rehabilitation skills to prevent deconditioning and maintain independence
Management of complex transitions from the hospital environment back into the community
Access to courses developed specifically in recognition of the specialism
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your development will be tailored to your needs and the vision you have for your career development. With this in mind we are offering you all of the above in a supportive and welcoming environment where the team are passionate about nursing, patient care and patient experience
What we can offer you:
Care of acutely unwell patients who are often frail and vulnerable with a wide spectrum of health conditions/co-morbidities that are challenging to manage
Development of assessment and rehabilitation skills to prevent deconditioning and maintain independence
Management of complex transitions from the hospital environment back into the community
Access to courses developed specifically in recognition of the specialism
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration Competent in medicines management
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies Evidence of Continuing professional development/reflective profile
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non-registered staff and students Two years post registration experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Audit or research within the clinical Area Respiratory or Infectious Disease experience
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Physical skills
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling Manoeuvres
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration Competent in medicines management
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies Evidence of Continuing professional development/reflective profile
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non-registered staff and students Two years post registration experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Audit or research within the clinical Area Respiratory or Infectious Disease experience
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Physical skills
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling Manoeuvres
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Beeston Ward City hospital
Hucknall road Nottingham NG5 1PB
Nottigham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)