Are you a UK registered nurse who is ready to take on greater responsibility, learn new skills, and have higher autonomy in your role?
Join our amazing and supportive team atJohn Van Geest Unit based atStamford and Rutland Hospital!
John Van Geestis a 22 single-bedded step-down ward providing further medical care to patients transferred from Peterborough City Hospital.
Our patients are often elderly and frail, with a mix of diagnoses and co-morbidities. Therefore, you will be experienced in working with elder frail patients in a variety of settings and possess a kind and compassionate approach towards providing patient care.
You will demonstrate strong acute clinical skills and expertise, as well as confidence in making clinical decisions and creating tailored care plans while working autonomously without doctor supervision on-site overnight.
We are looking for experienced and visionary nurses to help us further develop the service. You will have the confidence and determination to challenge and question senior leadership on decisions affecting service development and patient care.
Professional development is key to this role. We will provide you with leadership and teaching/mentorship training, as well as facilitating the development of your own clinical practice and skills as well as your team members.
If you are interested in learning more about the position and scheduling an informal visit, please contact Victoria Ferguson atvictoria.fergusson@nhs.net.
You will be a clinical champion and act as a role model taking a lead role in the patient’s journey. You should be able to deputise for the Ward/Department Manager when required.
You will be responsible for the coordination of the clinical care of the patients by offering a secure caring environment and safe working levels with the appropriate skill mix for the shift and subsequent shifts.
By working collaboratively with all disciplines and effectively managing resources, you will ensure a high standard of care for our patients, their relatives, and carers.
You will be responsible for critical clinical decision-making in advising, delivering or referring onward as appropriate.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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.
Please see the detailed Job description and person specification for more information regarding this role.
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jul 2024