Job summary
The Acute Medical Unit are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurses, interested in all aspects of acute care.
Do you enjoy a fast pace environment that offers you exposure to all medical emergencies and specialities? Then AMU is the place for you!
This is an exciting time to join AMU with future developments. You will enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same and join a team that is committed to providing the best possible patient care at the front door.
AMU has a specialist in house Practice Educator to support staff in their training needs. You will gain extended skills training and be able to access professional development opportunities to progress you in your nursing career.
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced/Degree In Adult Nursing
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to Acute Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Clinical experience in acute medicine.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Non IV & IV medication administration
- The ability to assess, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- AIMs or deteriorating patient course
- Male Catheterisation
- ECG recording
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness.
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient flow pathways
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Organisational and planning skills
- Effective communication using a variety of methods
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced/Degree In Adult Nursing
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to Acute Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Clinical experience in acute medicine.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Non IV & IV medication administration
- The ability to assess, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- AIMs or deteriorating patient course
- Male Catheterisation
- ECG recording
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness.
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient flow pathways
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Organisational and planning skills
- Effective communication using a variety of methods
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership and management 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).
