Employer: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: County Hospital Louth
Town: Louth
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Part time £11,988 - £14,593 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/09/2024 23:59
Staff Nurse Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred: Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety: Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence: Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion: Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect: Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 5 to work within the Day Case (Fotherby) Ward at County Hospital Louth.
If you would like to be part of a dynamic, skilled, motivated and friendly team delivering high quality nursing care to Surgical, Orthopaedic and Ophthalmology patients within a Day ward and you are an NMC Registered General Nurse Level 1 then this is the post for you. We consistently score 5 stars on The Friends and Family Test (FFT) and pride ourselves on the individual care we give to ensure all patients have a positive day surgery experience.
The specialities coming through the Day Case ward are: Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Breast, Community Dental, Urology and General Surgery.
You will be expected to assist in the management and co-ordination of staff to aid theatre utilisation by ensuring patients are prepared for theatre in a timely manner. You will be responsible for ensuring patient safety pre and post surgery and upon discharge.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be given a comprehensive individualised induction programme so that you may develop your skills and knowledge within the ward setting around existing skills and knowledge.
For newly qualified nurses, the Trust has a supportive Preceptorship Programme with dedicated practice educators providing support in practice. This is complemented by a comprehensive taught programme in the first year post qualification.
Further continuing programmes of development will be based on meeting your individual personal and professional needs to assist you in the development of your skills.
The department operates Monday to Friday 07:00 – 20:00 hours with a system of rotation long and short shifts with e rostering system in use to support some flexibility.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of further education
* Teaching certificate/ practice assessor supervisor experience
Previous Experience
* Recent experience in an appropriate area i.e. surgical or medical day case or acute hospital wards
* Ability to complete extended roles e.g. venepuncture/cannulation/male catheterisation
* Committed to ongoing personal development
Skills
* Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
* Customer care training
Specific Requirements
* ALS certificate or willingness to work towards one
ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
* A Veteran
* A Military Reserve
* Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Suzy Stack
Job title: Deputy Ward Manager
Email address: suzy.stack@ulh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01507631229
Additional information:
Alan Greef (Theatre Service Manager - Theatres and Fotherby Ward) alan.greef@ulh.nhs.uk
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