Job summary
2 x Substantive (permanent)
2 x Fixed Term (12 months)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic/innovative nurse to join the Multi-disciplinary team on Neptune Respiratory Unit, as a band 5 Staff Nurse.
Neptune Respiratory Unit is a stimulating place to work, we have a wide variety of patients with respiratory and general medical diagnosis. The Nursing team on the unit also care for patients requiring respiratory high care. We have a great team of nurses who work across the whole unit and are skilled in managing a variety of respiratory conditions and have many competencies which include Tracheostomies, Chest Drains, NIV and CPAP.
You must have excellent communication skills and strive for high standards of nursing care at all times. Staff are invested in the exciting future of this unit and are always looking for ways to improve and move forward as a team.
If you believe that you would be a valuable asset to our strong respiratory team then we would love to hear from you!
We work 12 hour shifts on Neptune Respiratory Unit:
Day shift 07.00 - 19.45, Night shift 19.00 - 07.45
If your would like further details please contact Ward Manager James Swift for further details on james.swift4@nhs.net or 01793 604781
Main duties of the job
Essential:
- Band 5 Registered Nurse.
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
Desirable:
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
Leadership qualification
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service: We will put our patients first
Teamwork: We will work together
Ambition: We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect: We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The education of staff is a high priority for the Management Team on Neptune; therefore you will have regular appraisals and support for your career development. It is essential that all staff maintain their skills and competencies and improve their knowledge in order to give the highest standard of care possible.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The education of staff is a high priority for the Management Team on Neptune; therefore you will have regular appraisals and support for your career development. It is essential that all staff maintain their skills and competencies and improve their knowledge in order to give the highest standard of care possible.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- I.T. Literate.
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
- Able to undertake audits
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- I.T. Literate.
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
- Able to undertake audits
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
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
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).
