Job summary
Lots of exciting opportunities in Surgery Divisionat Nottingham University Hospital
We cover a number of different specialities and 23 admission and inpatient wards, 3 endoscopy units, 1 elective day case unit, pre-op and elective admissions units, 4 outpatient clinics, and elective orthopaedic theatres.
There are a number of opening with our surgical specialties-
- Major Trauma
- Neuro-Rehabilitation
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- ENT and Max-fax
- Trauma Orthopaedics
- Elective Orthopaedics
- Vascular Surgery
- Spinal
- Colorectal
- HPB
- Upper GI
- Endoscopy
- Clinical Nutrition Unit
- Emergency General Surgery
- Gastroenterology
In the Surgery Division, there are so many opportunities to find the right career for you.
We are welcoming newly qualified nurse and qualified nurse into the division which was rated 'Good' by the CQC in 'overall', 'safe', 'caring', 'responsive' and 'well-led'.
Musculoskeletal & Vascular
The Pathway is responsible for surgical specialties that support conditions around the musculoskeletal & vascular systems with around 700 members of staff working across two sites. This includes trauma & elective orthopaedics, spinal surgery, vascular surgery & sports and exercise medicine. The pathway facilitates 5,000 elective operations, 6,000 day case operations and 53,000 outpatients every year. In addition, we run an emergency service in orthopaedic trauma, spinal surgery and vascular surgery that complete over 4,000 emergency operations and 20,000 fracture clinic appointments a year.
Main duties of the job
Neuro, Head & Neck, Major Trauma
The pathway is responsible for surgical and medical specialties supporting conditions involving the head, neck and nervous systems and patients who have experienced major trauma. There are around 900 staff members across our three sites who provide support and treatment for patients across the Midlands region. The pathway facilitates 7,000 daycase, 4,000 inpatient operations and 34,000 outpatient appointments per year. In addition, the service also provides an emergency service, managing 6,500 emergency admissions per year.
Digestive Diseases
The Pathway is responsible for surgical and medical specialties supporting conditions around the digestive system with around 900 members of staff working across two sites. This includes colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, bowel cancer screening, upper GI surgery, endocrine surgery, general surgery and hepatobiliary surgery. The pathway facilitates 2,000 elective operations, 20,000 day case operations and 40,000 outpatients every year. We are national leaders in research and are always trying to innovate to improve outcomes and experience for our patients.
About us
Why Nottingham
Recently voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to live, our city and the region are one of the big reasons why a career at NUH is the right choice for so many.
The city has been named in the top ten places to bring up a family and the top UK city to make your salary stretch further.
There's rich culture on every corner with something for all tastes and a thriving independent restaurant and shopping sector. Nottingham has more than 300 bars and restaurants, from family-run deli-cafes to celebrity chefs.
There's an excellent public transport network - voted the best in the UK - including a tram that serves QMC directly.
The only organisation in Europe with ANCC Pathway to Excellence and Magnet recognised Hospitals.
We also have an ambition to be recognised as the country's best teaching Trust; internationally distinguished in a range of services.
Institute of Care Excellence, Surgery Practice Development Nurse, ward Clinical Educators, ward Clinical Support Trainers and wider surgery team offer continuing professional education, careers coaching and development opportunities including: a preceptorship programme, an acute care skills course, rotational programmes, resilience focused clinical supervision, clinical academic careers, professional nurse advocate sessions, yoga/wellbeing sessions, shared governance councils, and lot more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate. You will document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and senior nursing staff any areas of concern and undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
You should be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice, complying with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures maintaining staff and patient safety.
Communication with the multidisciplinary team is essential in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication. You should report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area, including supporting and assessing colleagues where appropriate.
Maintain your own professional competence through on going professional development. Be accountable for your own professional practice and professional revalidation in accordance with The Code (NMC 2015).
The post holder is required to have completed undergraduate studyand have NMC registration with a NMC PIN or will complete undergraduate study within the next 12 months.
In addition to above you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of evidence based practice care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate without direct supervision.
To maintain clinical competence through CPD and mandatory training requirements.
To ensure clear and timely record keeping of all assessments and care provided
Maintain good communication with patients and their relatives including the MDT.
Utilise NUH evidence based policies and guidelines to ensure safety of care and maintains professional understanding of EBP used.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate. You will document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and senior nursing staff any areas of concern and undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
You should be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice, complying with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures maintaining staff and patient safety.
Communication with the multidisciplinary team is essential in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication. You should report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area, including supporting and assessing colleagues where appropriate.
Maintain your own professional competence through on going professional development. Be accountable for your own professional practice and professional revalidation in accordance with The Code (NMC 2015).
The post holder is required to have completed undergraduate studyand have NMC registration with a NMC PIN or will complete undergraduate study within the next 12 months.
In addition to above you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of evidence based practice care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate without direct supervision.
To maintain clinical competence through CPD and mandatory training requirements.
To ensure clear and timely record keeping of all assessments and care provided
Maintain good communication with patients and their relatives including the MDT.
Utilise NUH evidence based policies and guidelines to ensure safety of care and maintains professional understanding of EBP used.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal communication skills and basic IT skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal communication skills and basic IT skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
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).