Our Hospitals need you!

In preparation for what will certainly be a challenging time for our NHS Teams, we are looking to build our flexible workforce. Your support at this time will not only make a difference to our patients, our colleagues but the wider community.

We need Registered Nurses ideally with experience of working in an acute hospital.

You may not think that your area or specialism would be able to help or seem irrelevant in our fight against Covid-19 however it may allow us to redeploy our substantive workforce to other areas around the Trust, so please if you feel you can help, submit an application listing your speciality or any specific skills you feel you have.

***This post is not available for sponsorship***

Main duties of the job

Working across Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals

To work within a clinical team alongside the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide the highest quality care required to support each patient in their care pathway, whilst improving the patient experience, maintaining clinical credibility and disseminating knowledge.

Hourly rate: Band 5 - �13,84 per hour

This job description gives a broad overview of the key responsibilities of a band 5 nurse bank. Guidance should be given by the nurse in charge on specific responsibilities and skills directly relating to your job assignment.

***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintain clinical credibility to act as a role model and take a lead role in the patients journey.
• Deliver high quality evidence based care.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and day to day management of a team of staff giving care to patients

Please read full job description

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of o Accountability and responsibility o Evidence based practice o Reflective practice
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to a staff nurse post including the clinical decision making process
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Organised and able to work under pressure
• Able to meet deadlines
• Willingness to embrace change to meet the short and long term needs of the Emergency Short Stay Unit and the Emergency Centre
• Team player

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Skills / Ability & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with people at all levels
• Ability to recognise incorrect or ineffective practice
• Awareness of issues relating to healthcare provision
• Awareness of current professional issues both national and local
• Knowledge of holistic care

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NWAFT

Cross Site

PE29 6NT

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