An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to become part of the Plastics Trauma Clinic /Surgical Outpatients and Plastic surgery outpatients (Castle Hill Hospital) patient's team opportunities are available at both Hull Royal Infirmary (seven day service) and Castle Hill Hospital (Monday-Friday). The dedicated and experienced team care for patients who have experienced trauma/injuries and life changing events.

Main duties of the job

The service covers the Trauma unit at Hull Royal Infirmary/ surgical outpatients, within this area we run a clean room theatre and support surgeons in performing minor surgeries, as Nurses you will treat and manage complex wound dressings and be supported in learning vascular dressing skills. The Reconstruction Outpatient Service at Castle Hill Hospital offers a diverse working week including complex wound dressing as well as post-operative reviews and the Westwood clean room, where minor procedures are carried out alongside surgeons.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality, safe and efficient care to our patients. Good communication and teamwork are essential skills for the role with the ability to be flexible within the differing specialities.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• First Level Degree Adult Nursing

Desirable

• Practice Assessor Supervisor Qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Is able to provide evidence from training or previous placements in surgery environment

Desirable

• Previous experience with working in a clinical team
• Previous experience in Plastic Surgery & outpatients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate well within a multidisciplinary team (both verbally and non-verbally)
• Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues.
• Understanding of confidentiality in the work place
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise own work load
• Awareness of safety issues within the service

Desirable

• Counselling skills/knowledge
• Ongoing professional development
• Autonomous Working

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Special Attributes and other
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Proven ability to working within a team.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to develop knowledge and skills.
• Professionalism at all times.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Must be willing to work flexibly within the Plastic Surgery Trauma and Outpatient environment.
• Must be willing to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires.
• Potential for cross site working as the service demands

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

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