Job summary
Staff Nurse - Integrated Surgical and Gynaecological Unit (ISGU) Band 5 Permanent position - Various Hours
Do you want to be part of a successful, progressive Surgical/Gynaecological team? We want to hear from you!
Due to recent expansion of our service we are looking to recruit a number of nurses into our established team.
We are looking for highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic nurses, who are passionate about delivering high quality, evidence based care. You will need to be equipped with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. You should be an enthusiastic, innovative, highly motivated nurse to fulfill this exciting role.
Working on ISGU will require you to care for patients undergoing emergency surgery including general surgery/colorectal and gynaecology.
You will be a highly skilled individual, able to effectively assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of care for our patients, in the pre and post operative period.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to take charge of a team of patients which will require excellent prioritisation and management skills as this is a fast paced environment.
You will be supported to develop a range of clinical skills and expanded roles to ensure our patients receive evidence based care.
You will be expected to support unqualified staff and junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and skills to promote their development.
You will be required to engage and work in collaboration with several members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be required to communicate effectively with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues, providing high quality, safe care.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will hold key responsibility for the Integrated Surgical and Gynaecological Unit (ISGU) and will be responsible to the Band 7 Unit Manager accountable for this area.
To utilise and further enhance existing skills which enable the post holder to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
To ensure all patients receive high quality patient care.
To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
Professional and clinical
1. Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code.
2. Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC.
3. Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
4. Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for medicines management.
5. Participate in audits of practice.
6. Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the Team Leader.
7. Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
8. Assist the Team Leader in achieving budget control and order supplies when necessary.
9. Participate in personal development reviews for junior staff.
10. Working in accordance with the NMC code. Competently undertake expanded role.
11. Participate in benchmarking activity within the Clinical Area and implement outcomes from audit
Administrative/Managerial
1. To develop skills which enable the post holder to take charge of a shift and ensure organisation and delivery of patient care.
2. Adhere to the Bed Management policy and adherence to the Admission and Discharge policies.
3. Support the Team Leader in effective Resource Management.
4. Participate in ensuring the delivery of the Trust targets.
5. Develop skills and knowledge which enable participation in complex activities
6. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of implants, prosthesis, equipment etc.
7. Contribute to the design, development, and participation in new working practices and patterns following consultation and agreement with all concerned parties
Human Resource Management
1. Participate in the training and development of student nurses and other staff as appropriate.
2. Participate in clinical supervision for junior staff in accordance with Trust policy.
3. Assist the Team Leader to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of staff duties.
4. Ensure communication of information of a complex nature is given sensitivity and confidentiality is maintained
Section 2 - Knowledge and Skills
1. Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility
2. Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations
3. Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice
4. Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management
contemporaneous patient records at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will hold key responsibility for the Integrated Surgical and Gynaecological Unit (ISGU) and will be responsible to the Band 7 Unit Manager accountable for this area.
To utilise and further enhance existing skills which enable the post holder to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
To ensure all patients receive high quality patient care.
To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
Professional and clinical
1. Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code.
2. Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC.
3. Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
4. Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for medicines management.
5. Participate in audits of practice.
6. Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the Team Leader.
7. Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
8. Assist the Team Leader in achieving budget control and order supplies when necessary.
9. Participate in personal development reviews for junior staff.
10. Working in accordance with the NMC code. Competently undertake expanded role.
11. Participate in benchmarking activity within the Clinical Area and implement outcomes from audit
Administrative/Managerial
1. To develop skills which enable the post holder to take charge of a shift and ensure organisation and delivery of patient care.
2. Adhere to the Bed Management policy and adherence to the Admission and Discharge policies.
3. Support the Team Leader in effective Resource Management.
4. Participate in ensuring the delivery of the Trust targets.
5. Develop skills and knowledge which enable participation in complex activities
6. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of implants, prosthesis, equipment etc.
7. Contribute to the design, development, and participation in new working practices and patterns following consultation and agreement with all concerned parties
Human Resource Management
1. Participate in the training and development of student nurses and other staff as appropriate.
2. Participate in clinical supervision for junior staff in accordance with Trust policy.
3. Assist the Team Leader to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of staff duties.
4. Ensure communication of information of a complex nature is given sensitivity and confidentiality is maintained
Section 2 - Knowledge and Skills
1. Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility
2. Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations
3. Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice
4. Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management
contemporaneous patient records at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- ENB 998/mentorship module or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Professional Scope of Practice.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work as a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexibility
- Willingness to undertake further training as and when needed
- Fitness to undertake the duties of the post
- Reliability
- Courteous and professional attitude
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Ability to work in emotional situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- ENB 998/mentorship module or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Professional Scope of Practice.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work as a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexibility
- Willingness to undertake further training as and when needed
- Fitness to undertake the duties of the post
- Reliability
- Courteous and professional attitude
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Ability to work in emotional situations
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).
