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Job overview

Plum Tree Ward is a 30-bedded medical ward. 15 beds specialising in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, alongside with 15 beds for general medicine. There is a diverse patient group which includes Crohn's disease, Liver Disease, feeding and Eating Disorders and Substance misuse and general medicine conditions. 

The ward is challenging but also exciting to work on, with so many opportunities to develop your clinical skills caring for acutely unwell patients. Our team is hard working, positive and friendly. We work together as a team and we pride ourselves on going that "extra mile" for our patients.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

Plum Tree Ward is very keen to actively develop and support their staff, we have good support networks with the Practice Development Team to encourage and motivate students and new starters.

We recognise that our reputation is built upon the skills and experience of our dedicated team so we are looking to recruit staff with excellent clinical skills, effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with our patients and their families.

Our staff do a remarkable job every day and we will provide you with the training and support needed to join the team. We will actively encourage your professional development and career progression and we have our own competencies you can complete to ensure you feel experienced in treating our specialised patients. Our partner University is Anglia Ruskin University and we have Trust based competencies and training days for all our staff.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.