About this role
Job summary
A10 ward is a 36 bedded ward specialising in gastroenterology and hepatology. There is a diverse patient group which includes Crohn's/Colitis disease, alcohol detoxing, and chronic Liver Disease and GI bleeding. Feeding complications and cancers, working with different feeding routes and eating disorder patients.
The ward is very challenging but also exciting to work on, with so many opportunities to develop your clinical skills caring for acutely unwell patients. Our team is hard working, positive and friendly. We work together as a team and we pride ourselves on going that "extra mile" for our patients. All of us on A10 support and guide each other through every shift to ensure we achieve the highest quality of care at every opportunity.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
A10 Ward is very keen to actively develop and support their staff, we have good support networks with the Practice Development Team to encourage and motivate students and new starters.
We recognise that our reputation is built upon the skills and experience of our dedicated team so we are looking to recruit staff with excellent clinical skills, effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with our patients and their families.
Our staff do a remarkable job every day and we will provide you with the training and support needed to join the team. We will actively encourage your professional development and career progression and we have our own competencies you can complete to ensure you feel experienced in treating our specialised patients. Our partner University is Anglia Ruskin University and we have Trust based competencies and training days for all our staff.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification.
The successful candidates will be fully supported with personalised development plans to assist in reaching your full potential and career goals. Along with an induction programme which will include a supernumerary period, preceptorship if not already completed and close support from a named mentor.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NMC registered RN Adult or equivalent Evidence of professional development Willingness to complete teaching/mentorship course
Desirable
Recognised teaching/mentorship course
Experience Essential
Variety of placements whilst undertaking nurse training
Desirable
Post-registration experience in an acute setting Previous experience in specialty
Key Skills/Abilities Desirable
Competent at life support to BLS standard IT and standard keyboard skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)