Registered Nurse - Stamford

Job summary

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE

Are you an experienced nurse with a background in a healthcare setting in the UK or a similar environment, ready to take on greater responsibility, expand your skills, and enjoy more autonomy in your role?

Join our amazing and supportive nursing team at Stamford and Rutland Hospital!

The John Van Geest Unit is a 22-single-bedded step-down ward providing ongoing medical care to patients transferred from Peterborough City Hospital. Our patients are often elderly and frail, with a mix of diagnoses and co-morbidities. Therefore, we are looking for someone with experience in working with frail, elderly patients in a variety of settings, and who brings a compassionate and kind approach to patient care.

We are looking for visionary nurses who can help us continue to develop and improve our services.

Professional development is central to this role. We will provide:

Leadership, teaching, and mentorship training.

Support to develop both your clinical skills and those of your team members.

If you are passionate about improving patient care and are eager to grow in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to schedule an informal visit, please contact Victoria Ferguson at victoria.fergusson@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will demonstrate:

Strong acute clinical skills and expertise.

Ability to make confident clinical decisions and create tailored care plans.

Work autonomously without supervision overnight.

As a Clinical Champion, you will:

o Act as a role model, taking a lead role in coordinating patient care and ensuring a secure, caring environment for our patients.

o Advocate for patients, challenging and questioning senior leadership when necessary to ensure better decision-making and patient care.

o Deputise for the Ward/Department Manager when required, ensuring the smooth running of the ward.

o Coordinate patient care, ensuring safe working levels and appropriate skill mix across shifts. o Collaborate effectively with all disciplines, maintaining high standards of care for patients, their families, and carers. o Take responsibility for critical clinical decision-making, providing guidance, delivering care, or referring onward as appropriate. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our team delivers the highest standards of care, efficiently managing resources, and working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.

About us

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. As part of our dedication to employee well-being, we offer a range of benefits to support you. For further details, please refer to the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to thrive. Join us and become part of a team focused on making a positive impact in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered or working towards

Desirable

• Degree in Healthcare related subject
• 2 years post registration experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitations in scope of professional practice.
• Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
• Demonstrates an understanding of: Accountability & responsibility, Evidence based practice, Reflective practice
• Knowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant areas
• Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area
• Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to area.
• Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
• Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
• Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process

Skills

Essential

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours
• Demonstrate drive, passion and enthusiasm

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).