Job summary
Staff Nurse Canadian Wing Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Canadian Wing for Band 5 Nurses wishing to develop their career in plastics, corneo and maxillofacial surgery.
If you are successfully appointed to this role and complete a 6 month probation period you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total. You will receive £500 on receipt of your probation paperwork from your line manager and another £1000 on the one year anniversary of your start date.
Bank staff and returners to the Trust within 12 months are not eligible for the New Starter Premium.
Main duties of the job
Your role will primarily be focused on delivering high quality care to a range of inpatients on a busy 43 bedded surgical unit. The successful post holder will also be able to work within our enhanced recovery area which will give an amazing opportunity to develop higher level skills.You will be working closely with your Band 6 colleagues to ensure you receive support and development, excellent communication skills are essential.The successful candidate will be well motivated and enthusiastic to learn.You will be given all necessary training required and will attend all relevant mandatory study days. We are committed to providing education opportunities to all our staff and place a strong emphasis on the education and development of the Ward team.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.
- Employees should honour the Trusts Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
- Adhere the NMC Code at all times.
- Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working.
Newly Qualified Nurses
QVH are committed to both investing in, and employing newly qualified nurses, we can offer you the opportunity to work in a variety of specialist areas in an organisation that has patient care at its heart. Here at QVH, there are numerous opportunities to develop your career.
While awaiting your NMC registration, you will be paid at Band 4 level and we will also pay your 1st years NMC registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.
- Employees should honour the Trusts Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
- Adhere the NMC Code at all times.
- Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working.
Newly Qualified Nurses
QVH are committed to both investing in, and employing newly qualified nurses, we can offer you the opportunity to work in a variety of specialist areas in an organisation that has patient care at its heart. Here at QVH, there are numerous opportunities to develop your career.
While awaiting your NMC registration, you will be paid at Band 4 level and we will also pay your 1st years NMC registration.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Plastic surgery/ Burns/ Maxillofacial/ ophthalmology course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in acute care setting
- Competent in basic wound management
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Plastic surgery/ Burns/ Maxillofacial/ ophthalmology course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in acute care setting
- Competent in basic wound management
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).
