Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses within Day Surgery.
L2 Day Surgery is an elective unit providing pre and postoperative care to 50+ patients each day from a wide array of specialities and continue to develop our service and 23hr pathways.
You will support the Ward Manager in the leadership and management for the provision of care within the unit providing a visible leadership presence. You willensurehigh standards of evidence based clinical care are continuously achieved and monitored.
If you think you have what it takes to join a forward thinking, innovative team committed to the delivery of high quality care then we want to hear from you
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe and efficient care on a busy day of surgical admissions unit.
To work as a Clinical Specialist within the peri-ops service.
Support training and development of all grades of staff including the provision of a positive learning environment in which staff can maximise their potential.
To manage the department and deputise for the senior sister as required.
To undertake Bleep holding responsibilities for the Division to support ward areas as required to cover a 24 hour service inclusive of night duty
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 3 March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 15 March 2024
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 3 March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 15 March 2024
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 NMC Registration
- Current clinical skills at Band 5
- Evidence of ongoing professional / leadership development
- Non-accredited mentorship
Desirable
- Management Experience
- ILS certification
- Mentorship/ SSA or equivalent training to facilitate Student support within CUH
- Nurse advocacy training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Credible and clinical expert in relevant area of practice
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to demonstrate good levels of organisation, planning and evaluation of care
Desirable
- Bleep Holding experience
- Experience in surgical setting
- Team leader/ Nurse in charge experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Awareness of research based practice
- Evidence of both professional and personal development
Desirable
- Awareness of reflective and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Good leadership skills with delegation, flexibility and prioritisation skills as required with quick changing situations
- Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills
- Innovation and transformation awareness
- Clear organisational skills
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Link nurse role
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
- Current clinical skills at Band 5
- Evidence of ongoing professional / leadership development
- Non-accredited mentorship
Desirable
- Management Experience
- ILS certification
- Mentorship/ SSA or equivalent training to facilitate Student support within CUH
- Nurse advocacy training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Credible and clinical expert in relevant area of practice
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to demonstrate good levels of organisation, planning and evaluation of care
Desirable
- Bleep Holding experience
- Experience in surgical setting
- Team leader/ Nurse in charge experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Awareness of research based practice
- Evidence of both professional and personal development
Desirable
- Awareness of reflective and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Good leadership skills with delegation, flexibility and prioritisation skills as required with quick changing situations
- Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills
- Innovation and transformation awareness
- Clear organisational skills
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Link nurse role
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.
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).