Job summary
Ward G3 is a 27 bed Renal /Diabetic ward which supports the care and management of patients requiring care in these specialities.
An opportunity has arisen for a proactive Band 6 to work with this committed team. We support staff development which enhances our patient care and enriches our work life experience. We will ensure you have the development opportunities needed to work in this area. However, if you have any skills and expertise in these areas, these would be very welcomed.
The ability to work a full range of clinical shifts including early, late, long days and nights is essential
Main duties of the job
To manage and co-ordinate nursing care and to provide a safe and effective level of patient care.
To assist with the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using agreed frameworks.
To participate in the supervision and teaching of qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and/or post basic students.
To regularly take charge of the ward on an internal rotation system. To deputise for the Ward Manager across the full range of ward management responsibilities.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 18 July 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 9 August 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 18 July 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 9 August 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with significant previous experience in the speciality
- Evidence of maintaining a portfolio in accordance with PREP requirements
Desirable
- Introduction to Management course
- Evidence of a teaching qualification
- Diploma in Neuromedical/Neurosurgical nursing
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical practice
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptor ship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Desirable
- Management of Change Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to and evidence of professional and personal development
- Awareness of reflective practice
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Committed to the development of Junior staff
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Participation in the appraisal/PDP process
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with significant previous experience in the speciality
- Evidence of maintaining a portfolio in accordance with PREP requirements
Desirable
- Introduction to Management course
- Evidence of a teaching qualification
- Diploma in Neuromedical/Neurosurgical nursing
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical practice
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptor ship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Desirable
- Management of Change Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to and evidence of professional and personal development
- Awareness of reflective practice
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Committed to the development of Junior staff
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Participation in the appraisal/PDP process
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
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).