Job summary
Deene B WardAre you ready for a new challenge? Or expand on skills you already have?We are seeking exceptional individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic and thrives in the acute nursing environment to apply for this exciting opportunity. We would welcome applications from both newly qualified nurses and those with post qualification experienceDeene B Ward is an acute Surgical Ward and longer Stay Ward specializing in General Surgery, Urology and ENT patients. We work closely with the emergency admissions ward DASU and the other surgical wards. You will be required to provide support, specialized knowledge and expertise in the day-to-day care and management of surgical patients on the ward. Working within this very busy environment will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and expertise in surgical wound care and skills. We would actively encourage and promote professional development.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the care of surgical patients, support colleagues and be an active team member of Deene B. To undertake clinical skills as required. To utilize communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues. To support the ward management team in delivering a high standard of patient care and to assist them to improve quality and patient safety in the ward environment. To work closely with specialist nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Identification, assessment and development of patient needs and development of programmes of care
Desirable
- Post registration experience ( 2 years)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to assess,plan,implement and evaluate clinical care
- Hand/eye co-ordination e.g. for preparation of drugs and injection
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be able to show compassion to patients and staff
- Be a team player
- Organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Identification, assessment and development of patient needs and development of programmes of care
Desirable
- Post registration experience ( 2 years)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to assess,plan,implement and evaluate clinical care
- Hand/eye co-ordination e.g. for preparation of drugs and injection
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be able to show compassion to patients and staff
- Be a team player
- Organisational skills
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).
