Job summary
we are a GIRFT accredited hub and one of the first 9 in the country for our LOS and for our utilisation of theatres and patient experience and we provide care for elective patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures, these being General Surgery, Urology, ENT, OMF, Breast, Ophthalmology and OrthopaedicCurrently the patient groups are a mixture of day cases, overnight staysThe unit is 2 floors and one will incorporate Orthopaedics fully ring fenced patients and one floor for other specialities including General surgical/urology/Breast/Gynae/ENT/Max fax with a capacity of 49 beds in total -
Ophthalmology patients in our separate eye clinic twice weekly
Nursing cover is required 24/7 so the post holder will be required to support these hours of working..... days, nights & weekendsThe successful candidate should have previous surgical nursing skill.Both full time and part time hours would be considered for this postWe are looking for a highly motivated individuals who want to work in a busy and demanding environment. they must have excellent communication skills and enjoy being part of a team
Main duties of the job
Admission of elective surgical patients in a timely manner to ensure smooth flow to theatres
discharging patients utilising nurse led criteria and aiming for LOS with day case orthopaedic joint replacements and Super path orthopaedic patientsWorking on the ward with in-patients facilitating dischargesVenepuncture/Cannulation/ECG'sBe aware of your role with regard to Medicines Management and relevant policies/codes -
Knowledge of EPMA is beneficial but training can be given
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse current registration with NMC
- Degree level nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Nursing mentor live on NMC Register
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to implement and sustain high levels of individualised evidence based, clinically effective care
Desirable
- Successful completion of Preceptorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Understands and can demonstrate good working practices within the safeguarding agenda
- Ability to manage difficult or complex situations and to work under pressure
- ability to organise and prioritise workload
- IT Skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- A willingness to act as a mentor for students
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Team player
- Ability to travel to other healthcare settings
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse current registration with NMC
- Degree level nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Nursing mentor live on NMC Register
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to implement and sustain high levels of individualised evidence based, clinically effective care
Desirable
- Successful completion of Preceptorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Understands and can demonstrate good working practices within the safeguarding agenda
- Ability to manage difficult or complex situations and to work under pressure
- ability to organise and prioritise workload
- IT Skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- A willingness to act as a mentor for students
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Team player
- Ability to travel to other healthcare settings
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).
