Job summary
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities. We specialise in cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis, neonatal and also paediatric intensive care. We are also recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions.
We have band 5 RGN vacancies on our Nurse Bank, which will give you an opportunity to work what hours you want in all the above areas, allowing you to gain a variety of skills, knowledge and expertise in trauma and specialist treatments and care.
Main duties of the job
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current evidence based practice
- Assess and evaluate nursing care required to enable development and delivery of individuals care based needs
- Be competent in the administration of medicine in accordance with NMC guidelines
- ensure accurate record keeping / documentation of care delivered
- be able to identify the deteriorating patient and escalate accordingly
- To safely complete admissions and discharges.
About us
Have you seen UHNM on Chanel Five, Critical Care Documentary series ? - this is a brilliant opportunity to become involved at UHNM to support and care for our patients and more importantly, to save lives.
Do you want to work in an Acute Hospital that cares for over two million people who come to us for Emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. More than 165,000 patients attend our A&E department and many emergency patients are brought to us from a wide area by both helicopter and land ambulance because of our Major Trauma Centre status
There has never been a more exciting time to join the UHNM. We can also support anyone wishing to move into a more permanent post via the bank if you feel that you want to take on a permanent role in one of our ward areas
We are presently able to offer a comprehensive hourly rate with some premium shifts earning up to £35.20 per hour
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
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To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department
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To manage a group of patients
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To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
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To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers
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To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
Please refer to the Job Description for a more comprehensive list of all requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
-
To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department
-
To manage a group of patients
-
To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
-
To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers
-
To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
Please refer to the Job Description for a more comprehensive list of all requirements
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Experience in acute setting
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Experience in acute setting
Essential
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).
