Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our team
Ward MSSU has a total of 31 medical short stay inpatient beds
- Exciting, fast paced and challenging environment within the Urgent and Emergency Care Division
- Patients mainly with 72 hour discharge plan
- Variety of medical conditions from cardiac to respiratory
- Friendly and supportive team with career progression
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
The team is led by the Ward Manager Emma Meade, supported by Band 6 Deputies.
Ward MSSU is a 31 bed medical short stay ward. This is an exciting, fast paced and challenging ward to work on, with a fantastic multi-disciplinary team. We receive our patients from MAU and the Emergency department when they are in need of a short stay in hospital.
A necessity for this role is to have a broad general medicine base. The ideal candidates for these positions would be highly motivated and have a genuine desire to help people in every way they can and also provide the best health care across the board.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service is continually expanding and developing, we will offer you training and education to enable you to gain specialist skills to develop within your career, such as senior staff nurses.
We offer a great Trust induction including a 4 specific days for registered practitioners in your first month of employment. We recognise that all qualified nurses have different personal commitments so we value full and part time staff equally. You will be fully supported by the ward to ensure the most positive experience.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competence in clinical skills relevant to a staff nurse post including the clinical decision making process
- Understanding of accountability and responsibility, evidence based practice, reflective practice
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- ALERT
- ILS
Skills/Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with people at all levels
- Knowledge of holistic care
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ