Job summary
We are looking for post registration of experienced nurses ideally with a minimum of 12 months in the fields of either emergency care /surgical or acute medicine and also those with a special interest in women's health and emergency gynaecology
As a registered Nurse you must be live on the relevant UK adult nursing NMC register. You will be responsible for supporting your nursing colleagues and Manager in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
Your role will include supporting patients undergoing emergency procedures, elective management, and caring for families experiencing bereavement. You will also be required to facilitate the daily routine of a busy surgical ward and provide full support to our multi-disciplinary team. We will give our full support in developing and maintaining your clinical skills. Our team on A23 are exceptionally proud of what we do every day and we look forward to working with you. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out healthcare duties and Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity have arisen for a Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse within our friendly and hard-working team here on Ward A23 Emergency Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy unit, based on the QMC campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
A23 is a 16 bedded emergency/elective inpatient ward with a clinical triage and outpatient/day case management area. We care for women from multi- cultural and diverse backgrounds experiencing gynaecological concerns and those who could be experiencing complications in early pregnancy up to 20 weeks gestation. The area provides 24/7, 7 days per week service. Mixed shifts will be required, days and nights. Full and Part-time hours are available.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, motivated, caring and reliable health care professionals. Although previous experience within gynaecology and early pregnancy is not essential, if you have worked as a student on placement or in a similar area this will support your application. You will need to have excellent communication and inter personal skills and willing to train if not already completed venepuncture and cannulation. It is essential you are empathetic to the emotional needs of the women and their families attending A23
Person Specification
UK NMC 1st level Registered Nurse
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse Degree level
Desirable
- additional training in associated areas of women's health or emergency/theatre care
Experience
Essential
- previous experience within an acute healthcare setting
- Working in NUH
Desirable
- previous experience in womens health
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- venepuncture and cannulation
- supervising and assessing students and HCA
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH