About this role
Job summary
Develop your surgical nursing skills in a team where your contribution matters.
Are you starting your nursing career, looking for a new challenge or keen to develop your experience in surgical nursing? Bolton Ward offers the opportunity to build your confidence and clinical skills while making a real difference to patients throughout their hospital stay.
We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Adult Nurse to join our team. You will bring a commitment to excellent patient care, a willingness to learn and the ability to work closely with colleagues in a busy and rewarding environment.
About Bolton Ward
Bolton is a 24-bed, predominantly male inpatient ward caring for patients across general surgery, urology and gastroenterology. We support both planned and emergency admissions, giving you experience of a broad range of conditions and care needs.
You will care for patients from admission and preparation for surgery through to recovery, rehabilitation and discharge. You might support someone through their first operation, recognise a change in a patient's condition or help a person gain the confidence to manage their care at home. Your nursing skills, judgement and reassurance will make a difference every day.
The ward has an attached Surgical Assessment Unit. This post is ward based, with close collaboration across the assessment unit and wider surgical team to provide coordinated care.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside experienced nursing colleagues, surgical teams, specialist nurses and allied health professionals, you will:
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised nursing care.
- Develop your skills in pre- and post-operative care, wound and drain management, catheter and stoma care, pain management and nutritional support.
- Recognise and respond to deterioration, strengthening your clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Help patients and families understand their treatment, recovery and discharge plans.
- Contribute ideas to improve care and support a positive learning environment for colleagues and students.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Our values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality guide how we care for patients and work with one another. We want colleagues to feel welcome, respected and able to contribute their ideas.
The role includes working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Please read the accompanying job description and person specification for full details of the role and eligibility requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your development matters
The breadth of care on Bolton Ward provides a strong foundation for your nursing career and opportunities to develop specialist interests.We offer:
- A preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.
- An individually assessed supernumerary period and ongoing Practice Educator support.
- Access to clinical skills training and development opportunities.
- Regular appraisal and a personal development plan shaped around your learning needs and professional goals.
- Opportunities to develop specialist competencies and, as your experience grows and competencies are achieved, skills in shift coordination, supporting learners and taking on a link nurse role
Previous surgical experience is desirable, but we also welcome applicants who are keen to move into the specialty. We value curiosity, kindness and a commitment to learning.
Come and meet us
An informal conversation or visit is a great way to meet the team, explore the ward and discuss how Bolton could support your next career step. Please contact:
Rachel Latimer Ward [email protected]
Rachel Little [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration or on an NMC approved BSc/MSc nursing programme due to register with the NMC within 12 months.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Relevant clinical training e.g. BLS, Manual Handling, Infection Control
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor / Assessor qualification
- Additional clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, VAC dressings, bladder irrigation, catheterisation and ECG recording.
Experience
Essential
- Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience within a surgical area
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)