In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

You must be a first level registered nurse with a current NMC registration.

Candidates should have at least 2 years post registration experience within surgery. You must be able to demonstrate leadership skills.

Once appointed the candidate will be expected to deputise for the Band 7 in her absence and be versed in the role of the Band 7.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 role includes coordinating the shift on a daily basis. Ensuring that the flow of patients through the ward from admission to discharge is completed in a timely and safe manner. They will also be responsible ensuring the staff are promoting high standards of care and challenge poor practice.

They will also be responsible for rota planning to ensure a safe nurse patient ratio per shift. Development of junior staff is a key part of the role. See person spec for remaining criteria. Candidates should hold current mentorship skills and be able to perform extended roles such as IV administration and preferably be epidural trained.

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

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies

Experience

Essential

• Recent or current experience within surgery

Communication and relationships

Essential

• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to lead a team

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NUH

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills

Physical skills

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties

Desirable

• Evidence of moving and handling training

Other requirements specific to role

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable
• Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Winifred 2 - City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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