We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice, and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for, and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
Job overview
Pilgrim Hospital is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Boston and serves the population of the whole of South and Mid-Lincolnshire providing emergency and acute inpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, outpatient services, and much more.
The Integrated Assessment Centre is a 24-bed unit which takes medical, surgical, and urological referrals in from the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and community services. This is a busy fast-paced unit with a daily turnover of up to 40-60 patients.
The nursing team have been established over the last five years and are professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. There is a real 'team' atmosphere on the unit which is reflected in our excellent retention of staff and high fill rate of job vacancies.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team on IAC. As a band 5 Staff Nurse, you will manage patients who arrive from the ED and require stabilisation and first line treatment following assessment by the medical teams. You will have an understanding of acute medical emergency care and be willing to work towards excellence in that area. You will be competent in the management of sepsis and other medical emergencies. Training will be provided both formally and informally. You will maintain excellent standards of documentation and ensure your patients' fundamental care needs are met.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience
* Registered adult/mental health or learning disability nurses must have experience working with adults
* Experience of working in an acute emergency care area
* Good written, oral, and IT communication skills
* Safeguarding awareness
* Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
* Cannulation
* Venepuncture
* ECG Recording
Specific Requirements
* Able to travel to work on other hospital sites when requested.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
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