University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team, which specialises in upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery. We are a fast-paced surgical ward caring for patients pre and post-operatively using varied pathways to deliver care.
You will participate in innovative and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership, supporting the clinical team with close liaison with the senior sister and senior team. We pride ourselves on developing the specialist skills required to deliver our services to achieve high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
1. The successful candidate will be required to hold excellent clinical skills and expertise in the care of upper and lower gastrointestinal patients.
2. Act as a role model in accordance with standards set by the senior sister in line with the UHNM trust values.
3. It is essential to have a minimum of 2 years acute surgical nurse experience within an acute hospital setting and to have had exposure to clinical leadership of a team, utilising clinical knowledge to promote effective team working, with patient safety as a priority.
4. Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship or equivalent to support development of students and new staff within the team.
5. Develop, improve and evaluate best practice working in line with the UHNM trust policies and procedures at all times.
6. Key role to be part of a senior team who wish to instil a positive working culture where the wellbeing of patients, their relatives, and staff is a priority.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Person Specification
Education
* Mentorship or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute ward setting
* Working as NIC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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