Main area Urology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity until 07/09/2025 Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
Job ref 234-24-S1863
Employer Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Town Norwich Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/12/2024 23:59 Interview date 12/12/2024
Registered Nurse - Urology
NHS AfC: Band 5
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused: We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect: We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity: We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication: We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce.
Job overview
Permanent & Fixed term/Secondment Opportunity until 07/09/2025 available
Edgefield ward is a 36 bedded acute Urology ward providing care for patients on both the elective and non-elective. We specialise in caring for complex urology patients which include lithotripsy treatment and robotic surgery.
Our nursing teams work alongside a range of dedicated Healthcare professionals to deliver a collaborative and integrated care using a multi-disciplinary approach.
As a new member of the Edgefield team, you will be offered every opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to care for a range of complex patients.
Edgefield ward is seeking ambitious, enthusiastic nurses who have the desire to develop their professional career. The ward prides itself on the delivery of effective patient centered care which enables us to support our patients through their journey.
Main duties of the job
1. Work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework.
2. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse.
3. Act as a leader in the clinical area, in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
4. Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.
5. Act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
2. To have successfully completed the Trust’s preceptorship programme.
3. Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
4. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision.
5. Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
* Mentorship preparation programme (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
* Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
* Willingness to act as a Link Nurse for the Ward / Department
* Willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
Experience
* Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
Skills
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
* Ability to maintain high standards of care
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
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