Job summary
Are you a student nurse thinking about starting a career in the NHS? It's never too early to think about your First Post Qualified Nursing job, and at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital we would love to welcome you to join our Surgical Critical and Emergency Care Division!
For further details / informal visits contact:
The Recruitment Team - 01603 287578
Full and part time hours.
Main duties of the job
As a newly qualified Nurse at NNUH you will be part of one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, with the exceptional facilities, training and support that you would expect to go with that. The trust is proud of our modern, purpose built campus which we continue to invest in with numerous exciting projects in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond. In particular the Surgery Critical and Emergency Care Division are developing services for recognition as a Major Trauma Centre, enhancing clinical education posts and establishing the brand new Norfolk & Norwich Orthopaedic Centre amongst other projects!
Being a registered nurse at NNUH means working closely as part of a collaborative team of over 8000 to provide the best quality in warm, understanding and people focused patient care as we welcome over a million patients annually from across Norfolk, Suffolk and further afield.
About us
The Surgery Critical & Emergency Care Division represents the largest area of our amazing hospital team. With 29 theatres covering General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Emergency Surgery and Obstetrics our surgical wards welcome a huge variety of cases and patients. We operate with a strong cooperative approach working with interdisciplinary and inter-team collaboration being a regular feature. As such we value excellent team values, communication and interpersonal skills in all of our nursing team and would welcome and encourage rotational posts .
Outside of NNUH Norwich and Norfolk have a huge amount to offer and can cater to a diverse range of interests. From 90 miles of stunning coast line to the famous Norfolk Broads, the UK's largest protected wetlands, home to more than a quarter of the country's rarest animals and birds, the scenic Norfolk Countryside is packed with hidden gems to uncover. If you prefer city life Norwich is a unique city with a rich history and independent spirit leading to many fantastic independently owned shops, restaurants and cafes lining the picturesque cobbled streets neighbouring all the biggest brands and chains you could possibly want to find in a major city.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code and work within limits of competence.
- Assist in the management of patient case load under the direction of theRegistered Nurse
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a more senior member of staff
Communication
- Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Professional Development
- To commence the Trusts Preceptorship Programme, identifying learning objectives and beginning the preceptorship documentation using the KSF outline as a guide.
- To complete Ward/Department and Trust induction and mandatory training as required.
We would be happy to discuss any areas further and talk about the career and training opportunities that we can offer and support with at NNUH as well as what it is like to work with our incredible team in Surgery.
If you are thinking about your career as a FPQ nurse in 2024 choose NNUH!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code and work within limits of competence.
- Assist in the management of patient case load under the direction of theRegistered Nurse
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a more senior member of staff
Communication
- Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Professional Development
- To commence the Trusts Preceptorship Programme, identifying learning objectives and beginning the preceptorship documentation using the KSF outline as a guide.
- To complete Ward/Department and Trust induction and mandatory training as required.
We would be happy to discuss any areas further and talk about the career and training opportunities that we can offer and support with at NNUH as well as what it is like to work with our incredible team in Surgery.
If you are thinking about your career as a FPQ nurse in 2024 choose NNUH!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Pre-Registration training to diploma or degree level (final award to be confirmed)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of care
- Interested in mentoring, supervision and teaching and assessing
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Pre-Registration training to diploma or degree level (final award to be confirmed)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of care
- Interested in mentoring, supervision and teaching and assessing
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
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).
