Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with a keen interest in working in the acute environment. We are seeking compassionate staff to join our medical ward.
Plum Tree Ward (Hinchingbrooke)- is a 30 bedded general medical ward specialising in Gastroenterology. Plum tree is a busy ward with a wide scope of learning opportunities. There is an established medical team who work closely with the nursing team to provide holistic patient centred care. Staff members on the ward are supported by the senior team to develop new skills and expand existing skills.
Main duties of the job
To work within a clinical team alongside the Ward Manager/Deputy Sisters and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide high quality care to patients in the ward.
You would develop skills to look after patients who require acute care and discharge planning including encouraging them to maintain and improve their mobility.
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 youo 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);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
- Post registration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English - appropriate to be able to effectively communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.
- Awareness of issues relating to healthcare provision.
- Awareness of current professional issues both national and local.
- Knowledge of holistic care
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Accountability and responsibility, evidence based practice and reflective practice
- Competence in clinical skills relevant to a staff nurse post including the clinical decision making process.
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- ALERT
- ILS
Key Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Able to inspire and motivate others
- IT literate
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
- Post registration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English - appropriate to be able to effectively communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.
- Awareness of issues relating to healthcare provision.
- Awareness of current professional issues both national and local.
- Knowledge of holistic care
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Accountability and responsibility, evidence based practice and reflective practice
- Competence in clinical skills relevant to a staff nurse post including the clinical decision making process.
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- ALERT
- ILS
Key Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Able to inspire and motivate others
- IT literate
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
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).
