Ward D8 is a 28 bedded mixed Spinal ward caring for patients with emergency and elective spinal conditions. The spinal unit is a specialist Regional unit caring for patients in Nottinghamshire and parts of the East Midlands.

This is a great development opportunity for an experienced Nurse to gain new skills and competencies in supporting learners, preceptors, in the clinical area. You will work within NUH's Regional Spinal Unit and associated clinical areas.

You will work closely with the specialty leadership team to deliver the bespoke education and training when required.

Main duties of the job

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We are looking for experienced, dynamic, forward thinking, self motivated individuals who would like to be part of our committed team and join us in delivering high quality, relationship centred care, in line with our professional practice model. You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, be passionate about delivering high quality, compassionate care and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead change and motivate others, using own initiative. You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Ward Sister.

You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be an exceptional clinical role model. The team are passionate about getting it right for our patients and our staff and will support personal development.

A keen interest and significant experience of spinal nursing would be advantageous.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Devise, Organise and deliver the Spinal Foundation programme and competency assessments across the specialty including liaison with the other MDT teams to facilitate as required.

Act as a role model alongside all staff members supporting the to develop their confidence in spinal care and associated clinical practice.

Promote reflective practice, clinical supervision, coaching and experiential learning opportunities developing a learning culture.

Promote by own example, effective multidisciplinary team working.

Contribute towards the development of clinical staff competence in spinal care.

Be a visible role model to ensure that the dignity, rights and confidentiality of the patient and individual team members are protected and maintained in accordance with national standards and guidelines.

Plan, prepare and maintain materials for use in the educational programmes that is accurate and relevant to the target audience.

Monitor and evaluate training feedback and adapt as required.

You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Level One NMC registration Competent in medicines management Possession of a Mentoring Course

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies Evidence of continuing professional development/reflective profile ? Completion of all local competency packages or Has undertaken Working in New ways Packages essential to role and Specialty ? Formal leadership and management training

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents

Desirable

• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills ? Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions ? Demonstration of team working and ability

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective intervention

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS ? Evidence of data collection and analysis

Planning and organisation

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local policies

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team. Demonstrate effective time management skills. Demonstrate effective resource management

Physical skills

Essential

• Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation. Competent and capable of using medical equipment. Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient

Desirable

• Evidence of moving and handling training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients within an acute inpatient provision. Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively. Minimum of 2 years spinal nursing experience

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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