Are you a committed and enthusiastic professional looking for a balance between work and home life?

Are you a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Daisy Ward is a 21 bedded elective surgical ward adjacent to the Procedure Unit which accommodates day surgery patients and staff cover both areas in rotation. We care for patients from a variety of surgical specialities including General surgery, Gynaecology, Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Plastics and Orthopaedic surgery.

Main duties of the job

We have two 23 hour vacancies for a band 5 nurse to join our well-established high performing team. We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our excellent patient feedback, and the reputation we have in providing high standards of care, energy, enthusiasm, innovation, teamwork, striving for excellence and providing a positive patient experience.

If you are passionate about healthcare and are looking for a ward where you can consolidate and build on your existing knowledge and skills then we would welcome your application.

The ward is currently open Monday-Friday. This is a great opportunity to get your work and home life balance back on track!

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays o Career development and training o Wellbeing support and activities o In-house physiotherapy Service o On-site canteens with subsidised meals o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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
• Ensure that patient care remains a priority in inter-professional practice and that referrals to the MDT are timely and discharge planning takes place.
• Be professionally accountable for your actions and omissions.
• Share best practice with colleagues and the wider MDT
• Ensure practice is continually reviewed and developed, in liaison with the Ward/ Department Manager, Deputy Sister/ Deputy Charge Nurse, ward team and PDT.
• Take charge of the ward when the Ward Manager/ Department Manager deems it is appropriate, as part of role and personal development.
• Ensure that you are individually aware of changes in guidelines and policies that impact on clinical practice.
• Maintain own professional registration complying with the professions standards and identify own development needs.
• Uphold the Values and reputation of your profession and the Trust at all times.
• Be open and candid with all service users about all aspects of care and treatment, including when any mistakes or harm have taken place.
• Have the courage to speak up and report where care, clinical practice, behaviours or values go against that as set by the NMC and the Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Live NMC registration
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• ALERT
• ILS

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an elective/day surgery unit
• Evidence of working at a senior band 5 level
• Understanding of Accountability and responsibility
• Understanding of Evidence based 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

Desirable

• Mentorship experience

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 current professional issues both national and local.
• Awareness of HR policies
• Confidence to address poor or ineffective practice

Qualities/ Attributes / Other

Essential

• IT literate
• Willingness to embrace change to meet the short and long term needs of Daisy ward and the Procedure Unit.
• Organised and able to work under pressure
• Able to meet deadlines
• Team player able to work well with others & demonstrate commitment to team objectives
• Able to inspire and motivate others
• A flexible approach to work
• A desire to learn and develop new skills

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

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