We are looking to recruit a motivated, skilled and passionate band 6 to join the Ward T2 team for 6 months fixed term/secondment. You will need to have excellent leadership skills and be passionate about discharge planning.

Ward T2 is a 19 bedded unit. We specialise in caring for those who are medically fit for discharge and no longer require an acute hospital bed. Our main focus on the ward is discharge planning and creating bed capacity within the main hospital.

You will need be a compassionate and a confident individual who is able to provide training, education, support the team and leadership qualities to lead a team. You will also be supporting the Ward Manager with line management duties.

You need to be able to work under pressure and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. As well as work closely with multiple members of the MDT and community services.

If the above describes you, we welcome you to apply for a full time (fixed term/secondment) position 37.5 hours per week as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward T2. We will offer you a structured induction program during which you will learn more about the ward and your role.

Main duties of the job

To assist the ward / unit manager in the overall management of the ward and to provide safe, individualised, holistic and evidence based, patient focused care on Ward T2.

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 ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport 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.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.

Closing date is midnight on 12 August 2024

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 19 August 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

• Current registration with the NMC as an adult nurse
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Completion of a leadership program
• Qualification in acute care management
• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience within an acute clinical area

Desirable

• Experience as team leader
• Experience in team development and management eg. appraisals
• Previous experience of bleep holding
• Working in a Nurse led environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mentorship and teaching

Desirable

• Advanced assessment skills

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Management and teaching skills
• Effective team working skills

Desirable

• ILS

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.
• Be able to work a variety of shift patterns including up to six nightshifts in a four week rota

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

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180-C-247325