About this role
Job summary
Ours is a dynamic, innovative and stimulating environment and comes with a flexible approach to role development and working hours. Investing heavily in new facilities, we're equipping ourselves to meet tomorrow's healthcare challenges head on. As part of this, we're also investing in our people - helping them to realise their potential within a friendly, supportive and listening culture.
Ward B12 is a 36 bedded adult respiratory ward with a new respiratory hyper-acute area delivering care to acutely unwell patients, these include ITU step downs, chronic respiratory diseases, complex asthma, pneumonia, oxygen therapy, pulmonary TB. We deliver this care utilising state of the art equipment offering non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, chest drain care, along with CPAP for Covid pneumonia. To support this we provide a comprehensive education programme for ward staff supported by the Respiratory Specialist Nurses.
*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
Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients.Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with professional guidelines. Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely Monitor and record patient conditions and vital signs. Recognise changes in patient health and escalate concerns appropriately. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Engage in continuous professional development Follow health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding policies.Report incidents, near-misses, or concerns in line with NHS procedures. Ensure care meets clinical governance and legal standards
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 attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse
Experience Desirable
Experience of teaching junior staff. Experience of supporting/mentoring junior staff Experience of shift management in the absence of senior colleagues. Experience of audit processes
Key Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care Problem solving skills IV medication administration. Peripheral cannulation skills Understanding of nursing care delivery
Desirable
Understanding of discharge planning Management of acute patients
Other Essential
Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours Be prepared to work across sites as and when required Professional appearance & behaviour Support the virtual ward in the community
Desirable
Full clean driving licence with access to vehicle
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 , Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)