Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are driven by high standards of care through exceptional performance.
We are a specialist regional unit with patients who have both neurosurgical and neurology conditions and we strive to meet the needs of a large intake of patients.
You would be involved in supporting the patient journey from admission to discharge acquiring and developing specialised skills on the way to becoming a confident, dynamic individual.
We have an extremely supportive ward that provides an exceptional working environment.
We work with our specialist neighbouring neuro wards to develop a team that is happy, competent and passionate.
Main duties of the job
D11 is a male, 28 bedded ward that provides specialist care for both neurosurgical and neurology patients. We care for a specialist type of patient with various and complex neurosurgical and neurology needs and you will work alongside a specialist multi disciplinary team to ensure that the needs of these patients are met. We work closely alongside our neighbouring Neuro wards to deliver an effective pathway for both the elective and emergency patient.
We offer specialist training in all aspects of caring for a patient with neurosurgery/neurology needs and you will have the opportunity to gain experience in Tracheostomy care, care of the patient with the complex head injuries as well as those stepped down from level 3 care.
We are one of the busiest regional neurosurgical departments in the Country and receive referrals from within Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and parts of Lincolnshire.
We pride ourselves in having an enthusiastic, robust, focused, innovative and friendly team that are specialised and driven to provide optimal care in this speciality.
About us
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We endorse a culture that facilitates shared decision making, education and development through supporting evidence based practice, research and innovation.
This in turn delivers the very best care through an integrated multidisciplinary approach at every stage.
We are one of the largest teaching hospitals in the Country boasting many specialist awards. We have just received the Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence award that recognises the delivery of outstanding care to the patient and treatment by NHS staff in their efforts to provide above excellent patient care through difficult times. We are hugely proud of the work underpinning this award from all our dedicated neuro oncology specialist nurses, surgeons, theatre staff and ward teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can provide an exciting, challenging, supportive environment that will expand your nursing skills and knowledge base.
The main duties involved are assessing, implementing patient centred care. The ward is generally busy with often complex, high acuity patients.
This requires a nurse who is driven, focused and often works within a busy, often high turnover of patients in both the elective and emergency pathway.
The Neuroscience preceptorship induction programme provides structured teaching days with our Senior, experienced staff across all relevant specialties from Neuro oncology to Hydrocephalus and Parkinson's disease. We offer Supernumerary status and many opportunities for insight visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can provide an exciting, challenging, supportive environment that will expand your nursing skills and knowledge base.
The main duties involved are assessing, implementing patient centred care. The ward is generally busy with often complex, high acuity patients.
This requires a nurse who is driven, focused and often works within a busy, often high turnover of patients in both the elective and emergency pathway.
The Neuroscience preceptorship induction programme provides structured teaching days with our Senior, experienced staff across all relevant specialties from Neuro oncology to Hydrocephalus and Parkinson's disease. We offer Supernumerary status and many opportunities for insight visits.
Person Specification
Qualification and skills
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on an acute hospital ward
Desirable
- Experience of working with Neuroscience patients
Person Specification
Qualification and skills
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on an acute hospital ward
Desirable
- Experience of working with Neuroscience patients
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
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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).