Job summary
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Applicant will need to have a live UK NMC pin
Exciting new opportunities for you. We are currently recruiting registered nurses to join the John Van Geest (JVG) Ward at Stamford and Rutland Hospital.
JVG is a 22 bedded ward predominantly caring for step-down patients from Peterborough City Hospital. The Ward is the only inpatient ward at Stamford and Rutland Hospital and therefore there will be additional training to maintain safe patient care.
Main duties of the job
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with a keen interest in caring for frail and elderly patients.
Are you passionate about delivering high standards of care, showing commitment to share your knowledge and skills and motivation to help drive our services forward.
We have recognised that all qualified nurses have different personal commitments, so we value full and part time staff equally.
We are renowned for providing leading professional development and will offer teaching and education around Specialist skills.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with a keen interest in caring for frail and elderly patients. Are you passionate about delivering high standards of care, showing commitment to share your knowledge and skills and motivation to help drive our services forward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with a keen interest in caring for frail and elderly patients. Are you passionate about delivering high standards of care, showing commitment to share your knowledge and skills and motivation to help drive our services forward.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Healthcare Professional
Desirable
- oDegree in Healthcare related subject
- oPost registration experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrate an understanding of: accountability & responsibility, evidence based practice and reflective practice
- oKnowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitations in scope of professional practice.
- oKnowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant areas
- oAbility to work in a demanding and busy environment
- oComprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area
- oAwareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to area
- oAwareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
- oAbility to function as part of the multi professional team.
- oCan demonstrate the clinical decision making process
Key Skills
Essential
- oExceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours
- oDemonstrate drive, passion and enthusiasm
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Healthcare Professional
Desirable
- oDegree in Healthcare related subject
- oPost registration experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrate an understanding of: accountability & responsibility, evidence based practice and reflective practice
- oKnowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitations in scope of professional practice.
- oKnowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant areas
- oAbility to work in a demanding and busy environment
- oComprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area
- oAwareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to area
- oAwareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
- oAbility to function as part of the multi professional team.
- oCan demonstrate the clinical decision making process
Key Skills
Essential
- oExceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours
- oDemonstrate drive, passion and enthusiasm
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).
