Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse has arisen on our Discharge Lounge. The post holder must be registered with NMC UK registration.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery through the Discharge Lounge. As a member of our team you will work closely with patients, their families and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that high quality care is delivered and a positive experience for patients through the Discharge Lounge.
Main duties of the job
Using clinical knowledge/expertise,provide a high standard of skilled careto patients based on a full assessmentof the individuals needs in consultationwith the multi-professional team.
To devise and evaluate patient careplans ensuring that realistic goalsare set in consultation with thepatient, their family and themulti-professional team.
To ensure due regard is given tothe customs and spiritual beliefsof patients, carers and relatives.
To promote and role model effectivecommunication within the multi-professionalteam.
To act as a link nurse.
To identify the learning needs ofpatients, relatives and staff and,in consultation with the Sister/ TeamLeader, plan and implement programmes.
To ensure all documentation adheresto the Trust's documentationstandards.
To ensure evidence-based practice isdelivered within the clinical areathrough participating in research orfacilitating the application of researchfindings into practice.
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 of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support 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.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding careOpportunities to experience a range of specialitiesCareer and development opportunitiesPreceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamResearch experience and opportunitiesLovely location and quality of lifeExcellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2-DEC-2024
Interviews are due to be held on 9-DEC-2024
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.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2-DEC-2024
Interviews are due to be held on 9-DEC-2024
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
- Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register.
- Newly Qualified or working towards registering with the NMC.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application.
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of utilising reflective practice.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring junior staff.
- Experience of teaching junior staff.
- Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice.
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area.
- Health and Safety awareness.
- Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies.
- Professional awareness reflected in attitude and appearance.
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management procedure.
- An understanding of the professional nursing agenda.
- Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives.
- Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems.
- Practical application of Trust documentation standards.
- Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder.
- Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality.
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate effective time management.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
- Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives.
- Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops.
Desirable
- Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff.
- Practical skills teaching.
- Ability to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio.
- Effective management of equipment and resources.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
- Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
- Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register.
- Newly Qualified or working towards registering with the NMC.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application.
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of utilising reflective practice.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring junior staff.
- Experience of teaching junior staff.
- Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice.
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area.
- Health and Safety awareness.
- Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies.
- Professional awareness reflected in attitude and appearance.
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management procedure.
- An understanding of the professional nursing agenda.
- Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives.
- Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems.
- Practical application of Trust documentation standards.
- Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder.
- Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality.
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate effective time management.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
- Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives.
- Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops.
Desirable
- Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff.
- Practical skills teaching.
- Ability to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio.
- Effective management of equipment and resources.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
- Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
- Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
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).