Main area: Acute assessment
Grade Band: 5
Contract: 12 months (12 month fixed term post to cover a secondment)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 176-U-7106307
Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town: Huntingdon
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/04/2025 23:59
Registered Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit - Huntingdon
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Urgent Emergency Care Division for a 12 month fixed term contract post for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. The job is based in the Acute Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon which provides a huge wealth of opportunity to learn new skills. The areas are fast paced and see a huge variety of patients with different conditions.
We are passionate supporters of our nursing team and are looking for a motivated band 5 Nurse to join us. We support individuals developing their career and encourage our nurses to be fully rounded with a large range of skills which can be demonstrated in a manner which reflects the Trust's values and standards.
You will have an opportunity to work in both areas, supported by the Matron and Divisional Head of Nursing.
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
As a band 5 working in both the Acute Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care, you will be responsible for the assessment and care of acutely ill patients at the beginning of their journey in the hospital.
The role also involves arranging transfer of patients to the appropriate wards, facilitating discharges and working alongside the multi-disciplinary team. In Ambulatory Care you will attend to patients coming in as both emergency day cases for assessment and treatment as well as planned cases for ongoing treatments and review.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide nursing assessment and care on a day-to-day basis, working collaboratively with all colleagues and disciplines to ensure a high standard of care.
1. Assess the needs of patients/clients within a clinical area, plan and implement individualised holistic nursing care in a sensitive manner.
2. Provide effective evidence-based nursing care to the highest standard.
3. Be confident and competent in all areas of nursing practice, enabling delivery of nursing care to include pre-operative assessment; cannulation; and administration of IV drugs.
4. Play an active role in health promotion activities.
5. Participate in audit for clinical practice and assist with data collection for research.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Person specification
Qualification
* RN Adult or equivalent
* Live NMC registration or undertaking nurse training
* Evidence of professional development
* Willingness to complete teaching/mentorship course
* Recognised teaching/mentorship course
Experience
* Variety of placements whilst undertaking nurse training
* Post-registration experience in an acute setting
* Previous experience in specialty
Key Skills
* Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above
* Ability to undertake venepuncture and cannulation or being willing to achieve competency
We welcome applications from people who need a Skilled Worker visa, as long as the role is on the list of eligible jobs and meets the required salary.
Make sure you provide full and accurate details of your immigration status on your application.
If you’re applying for a role in health or adult social care, you may be eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can.
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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