Job summary This is a fixed-term post until 26th October 2025. Candidates must have a full NMC Adult Nurse Registration, there is no option to be able to complete OSCE for this role. Is 2024 your year to make an inspirational change to your career direction, or at the beginning of your nursing career.If so, come and join our fabulous team on Deene B ward. Deene B is a 24 bedded acute surgical ward. Our criteria is those who have an extended stay greater then 72 hours. Deene B is the ideal ward to learn and practice extended skills. We look after surgery and urology patients predominantly but also have palliative patients and occasionally head and neck patients who have undergone surgery. The ward is supported by specialist nurses such as stoma nurses, acute pain nurses, palliative nurses and various others. You will be supported on the ward by the ward Sister and Deputy Sisters. There are opportunities to learn and develop in your role. If you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse we would love to hear from you and have you join our established team. We are looking for a 12 month fixed term Registered Nurse to cover maternity leave. We can offer full or part time working hours. All our posts are internal rotation. Main duties of the job To assess and manage acutely unwell patients. Including those who are pre and post operative and those patients with complex surgical conditions. To support colleagues and be an active team member. To undertake clinical skills as required. You must have excellent communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues. To support the ward management team in delivering a high standard of patient care and to assist them to improve quality and patient safety in the ward environment. To work closely with specialist nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team. About us Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata/per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 264-6737474-SUR-A Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration) Diploma/Degree Desirable Mentor Qualification Leadership Qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous Healthcare experience Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning Desirable Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS Skills Essential he ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration) Diploma/Degree Desirable Mentor Qualification Leadership Qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous Healthcare experience Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning Desirable Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS Skills Essential he ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)