Job summary
**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. Our vision places patients at the heart of healthcare and we use compassion, communication, collaboration, and interaction to achieve the best outcome for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse.
Act as a leader in the clinical area, in the absence of a more senior member of staff. To work in accordance with the principles set out by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to 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.
About us
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 are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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
Essential
14. Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
15. Mentorship preparation programme (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
16. Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
17. Willingness to act as a Link Nurse for the Ward / Department
18. Willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
Desirable
19. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
Experience
Essential
20. Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
21. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
22. Ability to maintain high standards of care
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
23. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
24. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion