Job summary
The role of the nurse/midwife is to provide a holistic, high quality, patient focused, comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering General Hospital, acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity; reporting adverse events and poor practice to the person in charge. The nurse/midwife would be expected to effectively and responsibly use resources and engage in change and service improvements.
The post holder may be required to rotate through other wards and departments as required to support Trust business and patient care.
The post holder will act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code and local standards of care and policies.
There is no option for this to be virtual and this will take place on Saturday 15th June 2024.
Main duties of the job
- A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their strategy
- An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards
- A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care an practice
- Works within own limits of competency provide a holistic package of care that meets the patients psychological, social and physical needs; as dictated by patient pathway and clinical condition
- Act responsibly as a team member and seeks help whenever necessary
- To implement relevant clinical assessment tools and risk assessments
- To cover clinical workload and other duties in the absence of other staff of the same or lower banding
- To be aware of safeguarding procedures, ensuring that they maintain their knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests to ensure patients overall safety within clinical environment
- To work effectively and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care notifying and escalating to them any changes in patients' condition or other useful information. Contribute in effective handovers of patient care between shifts, other departments and other healthcare providers
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
There is no option for this to be virtual and this will take place on Saturday 15th June 2024.
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Current NMC registration
- Educated to Diploma/Degree level
- Recent Gynaecology Experience
- Evidence of skills and knowledge/development in clinical practice 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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
KGH
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ