Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a motivated Staff Nurse to join our developing team at Cambridge Rehabilitation unit.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under pressure at times. This post is open to Registered nurses with the right attributes to enhance our team.
All non - NMC holders please apply to InternationalRecruitment@cpft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teamwork, a sense of accountability, plus an ability to work under pressure. The post holder will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and to their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. You will be responsible for supporting and leading on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and will have a good level of knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs of junior registered and unregistered staff and ensure that issues of equality, diversity and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation. You will ensure that effective communication pathways exist, and act within your sphere of responsibility.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- As key members of the rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurses provide a high standard or individualised, holistic and evidence-based patient focused nursing using the nursing process. The Registered Nurses also act as a vital link between patients, carers, relatives and therapists to ensure there is a consistent focus on patient outcomes.
- Ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focused care and treatment.
- Ensure Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) is set through negotiation between patient, carer, team and internal/external agencies to achieve a safe and effective discharge which closely meets the patients needs.
- As a reflective practitioner, actively promote reflective practice within the team questioning clinical practice, taking appropriate action where gaps in knowledge or experience may compromise the health and safety of others.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
- Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- As key members of the rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurses provide a high standard or individualised, holistic and evidence-based patient focused nursing using the nursing process. The Registered Nurses also act as a vital link between patients, carers, relatives and therapists to ensure there is a consistent focus on patient outcomes.
- Ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focused care and treatment.
- Ensure Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) is set through negotiation between patient, carer, team and internal/external agencies to achieve a safe and effective discharge which closely meets the patients needs.
- As a reflective practitioner, actively promote reflective practice within the team questioning clinical practice, taking appropriate action where gaps in knowledge or experience may compromise the health and safety of others.
- The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
- Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentor qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification relating to ward specialism.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of in-patient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience relating to ward specialism
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
- Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to older people
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy (MS Office).
- Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts
- Able to keep calm and respond appropriately under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative, to enable contribution to a multi-disciplinary team approach
Desirable
- Decision making, delegation and problem-solving skills
- Level of good assertiveness skills
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentor qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification relating to ward specialism.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of in-patient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience relating to ward specialism
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
- Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to older people
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy (MS Office).
- Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts
- Able to keep calm and respond appropriately under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative, to enable contribution to a multi-disciplinary team approach
Desirable
- Decision making, delegation and problem-solving skills
- Level of good assertiveness 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit, Brookfields Hospital
351 Mill Road
Cambridge
CB1 3DF
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
