Job summary
Please note this position is not due to start until June 2025.
The enthusiastic nursing team are very caring, friendly, and compassionate and provide a high standard of nursing care.
We are looking to recruit to the post a staff nurse at band 5 to join our existing team . This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced gastroenterology nurse or a registered nurse looking to expand their practice as training will be given. PIU is fast paced and a varied clinic setting, providing the candidate with plenty of opportunities to gain and build on clinical skills and share knowledge gained in previous areas. The position involves working Monday- Friday. Training and career development will be available.
The ideal candidate will have recent experience of working within the outpatient clinical setting. They will have experience of caring for Medical Day Unit (MDU) patients requiring interventions radiologically. The ideal candidate will have gained the relevant skills for venepuncture, cannulation, ECG and intravenous administrations. The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate all of the above, alongside excellent communication skills.
Please note you must have relevant UK NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a consistently high standard of nursing care that meets the individual needs of our patients and those of the Trust The post holder will demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care that puts patients at the centre of this approach. The post holder will be expected to have the required management and facilitation skills that allows them to supervise the activity of other staff in the clinical setting, promote and facilitate a supportive and learning environment. The post holder may, on occasions, be required to assume responsibility department in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse As a Registered Nurse the post holder is expected to consistently act in accordance with the NMC Code.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Currently live on the NMC Register
- Degree level nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Nursing mentor live on NMC register
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
- Good IT skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
- Cannulation/Venepuncture Skills
- Blood Transfusion Competency
- IV Administration Competency
- Clinical Observations Competency
Desirable
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- A willingness to act as a mentor for students
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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Currently live on the NMC Register
- Degree level nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Nursing mentor live on NMC register
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
- Good IT skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
- Cannulation/Venepuncture Skills
- Blood Transfusion Competency
- IV Administration Competency
- Clinical Observations Competency
Desirable
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- A willingness to act as a mentor for students
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
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).
