Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and driven band 5 registered nurses with at least 6months experience to join the growing C30 - Major Trauma Team.
The Major Trauma Unit C30, is currently a specialty level 1 unit with 18 beds. Due to the success of the unit we are now expanding with 8 additional beds, bringing the total to 26.
C30 can be a fast pace, dynamic area to work in as we receive patients directly from the Emergency Department (ED), theatre, and critical care and patients who are repatriated from other hospitals.
Major Trauma is a rewarding area to work in especially when patients who have suffered severe injuries who make great progression and go home to their families or further rehabilitation.
We welcome interested applicants to arrange a visit to the unit to meet the friendly welcoming team that awaits you on C30.
Main duties of the job
*ONLY APPLICANTS WITH ACTIVE NMC REGISTRATION WILL BE SHORTLISTED FOR THIS ADVERT. PRE-PIN INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SHORTLISTED, PLEASE APPLY VIA THE NUH INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE JOB ADVERT TO BE CONSIDERED*
This job position offers fantastic opportunities for clinical and professional development. C30 is a supportive and welcoming environment that will encourage individuals to achieve their goals whilst enhancing their clinical skills in areas such as: venepuncture, cannulation, epidurals, drains, wounds, PCA's, cardiac monitoring, enteral feeding and tracheostomy care.
C30 has a dedicated clinical educator that provides support and assistance to all new starters during their transition to the Unit. This provides a highly supportive and friendly environment meaning all new starters will be supported through a preceptorship programme.
We are looking for a motivated, dedicated, patient focused individual who is committed to providing the highest quality care to patients during their admission on C30. They need to be keen to learn and develop their knowledge within the speciality.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
- Possession of a Mentoring Course ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
- At least 6 months experience as a registered nurse
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Experience of work within a acute hospital environment
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management
Physical skills
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
- Possession of a Mentoring Course ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
- At least 6 months experience as a registered nurse
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Experience of work within a acute hospital environment
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management
Physical skills
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
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).