Job summary
We are very excited to be opening the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub in August 2023. The Centre will provide elective orthopaedic surgery and in preparation for opening - we are recruiting a new team. If you are an existing Band 5 RN looking to continue your career in Operating Theatres or Recovery in our brand new unit, whilst being part of a new team - please do get in touch. Similarly, if you are newly qualified or qualifying this year - we'd love to hear from you too.
Either way, you'll be joining us at a very exciting time as we open our new Centre and at the same time joining a wider Theatre team, many of which who have grown their careers with us.
We can't wait to share with you the opportunities we have available! Grow your career with us and be part of something truly special for patients and staff alike.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the Perioperative period.
To undertake the management of a defined clinical area in accordance with own competence and level of experience when required.
To participate as an integral member of the theatre team.
Participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on the 20th of March
Interviews are due to be held on the 2nd of April
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on the 20th of March
Interviews are due to be held on the 2nd of April
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o RN/ODA/ODP o Evidence of continued professional development o NMC or HCPC active registration or awaiting registration number
Desirable
- o Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification (or must be willing to work towards whilst in post) o Evidence of accurate documentation and reporting
Experience
Essential
- o Clinically current in Perioperative practice o Relevant perioperative teaching and management experience required for senior band 5 practitioners
Desirable
- o Evidence of supervision/mentoring of learners and junior staff o Experience of managing a clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good communication skills both written and verbal, capable of working as an integral member of a team o Ability to prioritise workload o NMC code of conduct guidelines o HCPC code of conduct guidelines
Skills
Essential
- o Committed to staff support. Highly motivated. o Willing to develop perioperative practice o Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need
Desirable
- o Willingness to accept alternative shift times o Willingness to undertake additional roles o Committed to the development of junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. o Motivated o Willingness to undertake additional roles and to share knowledge with students and junior staff o Calm attitude and ability to recognise and deal with stress o Reliable The following hazards are associated with this job role: o Manual handling o Exposure to skin irritants o Shift work or night shift
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o RN/ODA/ODP o Evidence of continued professional development o NMC or HCPC active registration or awaiting registration number
Desirable
- o Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification (or must be willing to work towards whilst in post) o Evidence of accurate documentation and reporting
Experience
Essential
- o Clinically current in Perioperative practice o Relevant perioperative teaching and management experience required for senior band 5 practitioners
Desirable
- o Evidence of supervision/mentoring of learners and junior staff o Experience of managing a clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good communication skills both written and verbal, capable of working as an integral member of a team o Ability to prioritise workload o NMC code of conduct guidelines o HCPC code of conduct guidelines
Skills
Essential
- o Committed to staff support. Highly motivated. o Willing to develop perioperative practice o Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need
Desirable
- o Willingness to accept alternative shift times o Willingness to undertake additional roles o Committed to the development of junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. o Motivated o Willingness to undertake additional roles and to share knowledge with students and junior staff o Calm attitude and ability to recognise and deal with stress o Reliable The following hazards are associated with this job role: o Manual handling o Exposure to skin irritants o Shift work or night shift
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).