Job summary
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities. We specialise in cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis, neonatal and also paediatric intensive care.
We have band 5 Paediatric and Neonatal Nurse vacancies on our Nurse Bank.
Main duties of the job
- Will work within the context of this post in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) codes of practice and the University Hospital of North Midlands Trust policies, procedures, standards and guidance.
- Keep abreast of issues related to the post and ensure that these are reflected in practice.
- Maintain professional registrations with NMC and undertake appropriate clinical practice to maintain registrations.
- Provide expert clinical advice to patients / families / staff/visitors.
- Participate in University Hospital of North Midlands Trust annual appraisal system.
- Identify areas of professional development to meet the changing needs of the service user and in accordance with contemporary professional practice.
- To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan. Ensure personal development links to Service Improvement and Divisional and Trust policies.
- Induction Policy for those acquiring new skills.
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
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the 10 key roles for nursing and to enhance / advance nursing roles within a local and national framework.
- Update personal knowledge and ability by attending and participating in appropriate seminars, study days and conferences.
- Maintain and keep accurate records.
- Where appropriate undertake enhanced clinical practice within agreed competency based training programmes. Maintain evidence of educational preparation, training undertaken and assessment of competence.
- Communicate effectively to all families and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Develop and maintain a dialogue with all internal and external agencies required to ensure a high standard of patient care. Liaise closely with the sisters and unit Matron.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in an Acute Trust
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Stoke On Trent / Stafford
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG