About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for innovative Band 5 Registered Nurses in Central Treatment Suite at UHNS.
The successful applicants will be expected to have previous experience of working in a relevant clinical environment. These roles involve work subject to COSHH regulations and a high level of manual handling within regulationsThe expectation is that the post-holders will be highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills and be keen to develop their knowledge and skills to meet this demanding role. These key team players in the specialist ambulatory treatment suite are also expected to be instrumental in contributing to providing quality driven care of our patients. The ability to relationship build and network with the multi-disciplinary team is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
The assessment of patient needs the development of programs of care and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs Carry out all relevant forms of care. Provide skilled assistance within the Ambulatory Surgery Department environment and to continue to develop enhanced surgical or treatment skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence Supervise and educate junior colleagues. To act as a role model to students and Nursing Assistants/Nursing Apprentices. To take charge of a specific Ambulatory Surgery/Treatment clinical suite and assessed to be competent. To present a positive professional image of the organization and the Ambulatory team.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Phyllis Dunn
(see contact details)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Pin
Desirable
Diploma in Nursing
Experience Essential
12 months experience within a clinical environment
Desirable
Excellent communication 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.
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)