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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (must be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends)
Job ref
164-6776915
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen's Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2024 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a 28 bedded ward which is at the forefront of providing a modern  surgery service for colorectal  elective and emergency patients as well as gastroenterology patients . Our surgeons are forward thinking and research active so much of our surgery is pioneering and done minimally invasively.

We use the principles of enhanced recovery to improve our patient outcomes. To do this we work closely with a number of specialist teams including; Colorectal Nurse Specialists, Stoma Specialist Nurses, Acute Pain Team, Dieticians, Physiotherapists and the Critical Care Outreach Team.

Main duties of the job

We have a caring and supportive team of nurses dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and excellent care which is supported by our excellent patient feedback. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, highly motivated and willing to expand their knowledge and practical skills.

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

 

 

 

Person specification

Training

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies
  • Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
  • Have or willing to undertake a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
  • Completion of all local competency packages.

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Supervision of non-registered staff and students
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of ability to mentor
  • Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
  • Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Baker
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Please feel free to contact the ward for further details or an informal visit

Michelle Baker – Ward Manager
Telephone 0115 9249924 ext. 89014/ 87809 
[email protected]

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