Job summary
Are you passionate about nursing? Would you like to make a difference or take on a new challenge? Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has exciting opportunities for Registered Staff Nurses to join our regional Neurosciences Unit. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and passionate individuals to drive our clinical pathways forward. If you have a real passion for nursing, and are looking for an exciting, fast moving clinical field to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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Nottingham University Hospitals provides a dedicated, integrated 24-hour acute neurosurgical, neurological assessment, investigation and treatment service. Sitting within a large teaching hospital, we have clear priorities for maintaining high standards of care and developing specialist services.
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, a position within Neurosciences will expand your knowledge base and clinical skills immensely. We already pride ourselves on delivering a high level of person-centred nursing care to patients and their families. Many other opportunities are provided to further advance practice including; caring for patients with tracheostomies, nasogastric feeding, pre and post-operative care.
About us
We take pride in your professional development, and offer many opportunities for learning and skill improvement including; time out days, our neurosciences preceptorship course run by our senior Team and access to specialist study day amongst others. Nurses benefit from local clinical educator support and a structured induction program, including supernumerary time and the opportunity for insight visits within the department.
We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, we have both Full time and Part time hours available.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wards D10 is a 28 bedded female ward that specialise in the care of acute neurosurgical and neurology patients. The wards sit within the Division of Surgery. Supported by the Ward Sisters, you will be responsible for the assessment and care of patients that are admitted from various regional Emergency Departments, Critical Care areas, surrounding hospitals and home. You will work closely with the medical staff and the multi-disciplinary team.
If you areinterested in something newwe would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. We offer a full range of acute neurosciencesservices for our local community and the wider populations of South Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and beyond. We have excellent opportunities for nursing development in our neurosciences wards. Caring forour patients ensures a varied role whereyou can learn speciality care for those who may have complexconditions and who need highly skilled care.
We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development
We can offer positions to Registered Nurses (Adult)but are also interestedin hearing fromexperienced Mental Health Nurses and Learning Difficulties Nurses who are eager to learn and tojoin our multi-talented teams.
As a team we focus significantly on patient and public involvement and the feedback they give us in order to improve their experience as a whole. If successful, you will be part of a fantastic team that works together to achieve the greatest outcomes for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wards D10 is a 28 bedded female ward that specialise in the care of acute neurosurgical and neurology patients. The wards sit within the Division of Surgery. Supported by the Ward Sisters, you will be responsible for the assessment and care of patients that are admitted from various regional Emergency Departments, Critical Care areas, surrounding hospitals and home. You will work closely with the medical staff and the multi-disciplinary team.
If you areinterested in something newwe would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. We offer a full range of acute neurosciencesservices for our local community and the wider populations of South Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and beyond. We have excellent opportunities for nursing development in our neurosciences wards. Caring forour patients ensures a varied role whereyou can learn speciality care for those who may have complexconditions and who need highly skilled care.
We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development
We can offer positions to Registered Nurses (Adult)but are also interestedin hearing fromexperienced Mental Health Nurses and Learning Difficulties Nurses who are eager to learn and tojoin our multi-talented teams.
As a team we focus significantly on patient and public involvement and the feedback they give us in order to improve their experience as a whole. If successful, you will be part of a fantastic team that works together to achieve the greatest outcomes for our patients.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience in an acute setting
Neuroscience Experience
Essential
- understanding of neurosciences
Desirable
- experience in neuroscience and/or challenging patients
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience in an acute setting
Neuroscience Experience
Essential
- understanding of neurosciences
Desirable
- experience in neuroscience and/or challenging 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).