QVH is an exceptional place to work with the whole organisation focused on the patient. We have a fantastic international reputation and are proud of our heritage as pioneers of reconstructive surgery helping to rebuild our patients' lives.
£1500 New starter premium
If you are successfully appointed to this role you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total, which begins after six months of employment. Current employees (including Bank) and leavers within a 12 month period are not eligible for this payment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic band 5 nurse who wishes to pursue a career in Maxillo-Facial nursing. You will help us provide care, with kindness and compassion during our patients' Maxillo-Facial journey. From working alongside our talented specialists and allied health professionals, to receiving close support from the nursing team you will develop clinical skills and learning experiences to enhance your Maxillo-Facial knowledge and build your confidence.
You will gain skills in airway management including caring for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, enhanced recovery, wound management, post-op management of surgical flaps and caring for patients with enteral feeding tubes. The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic to learn.
Newly qualified nurses or student nurses about to qualify are welcome to apply for this role. QVH offers a comprehensive preceptorship programme.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.
Employees should honour the Trust's Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. Employees should adhere to the NMC Code at all times. Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Willing to undertake more complex wound management with supervision and training
Desirable
* Post registration experience in an acute setting
Qualification
Essential
* NMC Registration
* Maths and English to GCSE level or equivalent
Attributes
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Evidence of good team working
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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