Job summary
Burton Ward at Lincoln County Hospital are looking for a registered nurse to join their friendly and dynamic team.
Burton ward is a 20 mixed sex bedded ward mainly specialising in renal medicine also with a sub speciality of care of the older person. The ward has been refurbished to be dementia friendly.
We provide care for a variety of complex renal related conditions as well as patients with Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease and dialysis patients.
The renal services on Burton ward are expanding to provide an acute inpatient dialysis service at Lincoln County Hospital. You will be part of a really exciting service development and will undertake a comprehensive training programme.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who are committed to delivering high quality, patient centred and compassionate care, have excellent communication skills who will join our dedicated team. Renal skills desirable but not essential.
In return you will be provided with professional development and career progression. Bespoke study days.
Welcome full time/ part time applicants, the hours are a mixture of shift patterns - 7 or 12 hrs shifts and will also include nights on a rotational basis.
If you are inspired to become part of our excellent team then please do not hesitate to contact the Ward Sister- Sally Howitt - 01522 573082/573311.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current Registered Nurse with Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to implement and sustain high standards of individualised, clinically effective, up-to-date evidence-based care on a regular basis
- Current experience of working as a Band 5 in a ward environment
Knowledge/skills/aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understands and can demonstrate good working practices within safeguarding, dignity in care and infection control
- Able to manage difficult or complex situations effectively and to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to demonstrate MDT working
- IT Literate
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Commitment to on-going personal development
- Evidence of extended roles
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Pro-active
- Able to work using own initiative
- Team player
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current Registered Nurse with Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to implement and sustain high standards of individualised, clinically effective, up-to-date evidence-based care on a regular basis
- Current experience of working as a Band 5 in a ward environment
Knowledge/skills/aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understands and can demonstrate good working practices within safeguarding, dignity in care and infection control
- Able to manage difficult or complex situations effectively and to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to demonstrate MDT working
- IT Literate
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Commitment to on-going personal development
- Evidence of extended roles
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Pro-active
- Able to work using own initiative
- Team player
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).
