An exciting opportunity has become available within the Urgent Emergency Care Division for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. The job is based in the Acute Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon which provides a huge wealth of opportunity to learn new skills. The areas are fast paced and see a huge variety of patients with different conditions.
We are passionate supporters of our nursing team and are looking for a motivated band 5 Nurse to join us. We support individuals developing their career and encourage our nurses to be fully rounded with a large range of skills which can be demonstrated in a manner which reflects the Trust's values and standards
You will have an opportunity to work in both areas, supported by the Matron and Divisional Head of Nursing.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
As a band 5 working in both the Acute Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care, you will be responsible for the assessment and care of acutely ill patients at the beginning of their journey in the hospital.
The role also involves arranging transfer of patients to the appropriate wards, facilitating discharges and working alongside the multi-disciplinary team. In Ambulatory Care you will attend to patient coming in as both emergency day cases for assessment and treatment as well as planned cases for ongoing treatments and review.
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,Asianand 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 workingopportunities.
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bankholidays.
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in yourrole.
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy workenvironment.
• Access to our in-house physiotherapyservice.
• On-site canteens offering subsidisedmeals.
• 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.
The post holder will provide nursing assessment and care on a day-to-day basis, working collaboratively with all colleagues and disciplines to ensure a high standard of care.
1.1 Assess the needs of patients/clients within a clinical area, plan and implement individualised holistic nursing care in a sensitive manner.
1.2 Provide effective evidence-based nursing care to the highest standard
1.3 Be confident and competent in all areas of nursing practice, enabling delivery of nursing care to include pre-operative assessment; cannulation; and administration of IV drugs.
1.4 Play an active role in health promotion activities.
1.5 Participate in audit for clinical practice and assist with data collection for research.
Please see Job Description for further details.
This advert closes on Friday 3 Jan 2025