An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse has arisen on our Discharge Lounge. The post holder must be registered with NMC UK registration.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery through the Discharge Lounge. As a member of our team you will work closely with patients, their families and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that high quality care is delivered and a positive experience for patients through the Discharge Lounge.
Using clinical knowledge/expertise, provide a high standard of skilled care to patients based on a full assessment of the individuals needs in consultation with the multi-professional team.
To devise and evaluate patient care plans ensuring that realistic goals are set in consultation with the patient, their family and the multi-professional team.
To ensure due regard is given to the customs and spiritual beliefs of patients, carers and relatives.
To promote and role model effective communication within the multi-professional team.
To act as a link nurse.
To identify the learning needs of patients, relatives and staff and, in consultation with the Sister/ Team Leader, plan and implement programmes.
To ensure all documentation adheres to the Trust’s documentation standards.
To ensure evidence-based practice is delivered within the clinical area through participating in research or facilitating the application of research findings into practice.
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care
Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
Career and development opportunities
Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
Research experience and opportunities
Lovely location and quality of life
Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
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Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2-DEC-2024
Interviews are due to be held on 9-DEC-2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024