Job summary
We are excited to be able to recruit an additional trained nurse, full time/part time to support our current bed base. The Surgical Admissions Unit is a fast paced unit that cares for patients from a variety of specialities; including Upper GI, Colo-rectal, Urology, Vascular and Gynaecology and Breast. We are currently expanding our specialist workforce to make us a leading department. We are looking to recruit a staff nurse with the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a busy environment; who are also able to cope with demanding changing of prioritises and also able to adapt to a flexible approach of working.
We are a friendly, dynamic team motivated to deliver a high standard of care with compassion. We are an energetic and enthusiastic team and enjoy what we do. We provide a wide range of training for our staff and take pride in our focus on continuous learning.
Come and join us and be part of our team as we continue to develop patient led services, and nursing roles, that reflect the changes within emergencyadmissions.
If you are interested in relocating to Bournemouth we offer an excellent relocation package of up to £13,000 . For further details relating to relocation expenses please visit the Trust website or email recruitment@uhd.nhs.uk
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
We take direct admissions from GP, Accident and Emergency and other healthcare professionals. We are a specialist admissions unit and function like the Accident and Emergency Unit.
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
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some 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 about this 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 (Adult)
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing studies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions in an acute setting
- 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Acute Surgical Experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Non-IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products. in accordance to the NMC Standards for Medicines Management
- Basic IT Skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Able to check charts or calculate drug dosages for infusions requiring frequent concentration
Desirable
- Male Catheterisation
- ECG recording
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing studies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions in an acute setting
- 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Acute Surgical Experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Non-IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products. in accordance to the NMC Standards for Medicines Management
- Basic IT Skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Able to check charts or calculate drug dosages for infusions requiring frequent concentration
Desirable
- Male Catheterisation
- ECG recording
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
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).
