Job summary Interview Day for Third Year Adult Nursing Students Full & Part Time Opportunities Available We would like to invite you to our Adult Nursing Interview Day on Saturday 26th April 2025. We understand the dedication and hard work you've put into reaching your final year of nursing studies, and at UHP, we're excited to offer you the chance to explore what the future holds once you've completed your studying This is a fantastic chance to explore opportunities within a setting that has dedicated and committed staff. UHP provide clinical care to the South West and are an organisation that was rated as 'Outstanding for Caring' by the CQC. We have job opportunities available Trust wide within Adult Nursing and would welcome all applications from those who are due to graduate in 2025. The event will include an opportunity to hear from and meet with the Chief Nurse, information regarding the preceptorship programme and what development opportunities we offer. The day will also consist of individual interviews and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. If you are interested in attending this recruitment event, you must apply in order for us to allocate you a place. Please remember to specify your 3 preferred areas of work in your supporting information. We have limited spaces for this event so we encourage you to apply early to secure your place. Main duties of the job PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, and toileting), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients. Provide and prioritise own tasks. To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording andreporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff. To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising,recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff. Undertake the escort of patients to other departments, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent). To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff. An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff. To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff. Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner. To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area. About us Why Work For Us? With an amazing quality of life, stunning waterfront location, buzzing city centre, fascinating maritime history, there is quite simply nowhere better to live, work and play than Plymouth. Plymouth is an ambitious city with huge growth potential and exciting major changes ahead. We have already seen the growth of the university, the redevelopment of Royal William Yard and Millbay, one of the UK's top 50 regeneration projects. The Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal is a groundbreaking deal with the government to deliver economic growth in the south west, which could see £296 million pumped into the region over the next 15 years, its exciting times ahead. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,969 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 216-NURSINGOPENDAY-123SS Job locations Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, and toileting), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients. Provide and prioritise own tasks. To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording andreporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff. To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising,recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff. Undertake the escort of patients to other departments, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent). To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff. An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff. To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff. Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner. To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area. Job description Job responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, and toileting), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients. Provide and prioritise own tasks. To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording andreporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff. To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising,recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff. Undertake the escort of patients to other departments, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent). To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff. An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff. To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff. Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner. To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Possess or are working towards RGN qualification and NMC registrstion Desirable Basic Computer Skills Skills and Apptitudes Essential Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload Attention to detail Desirable Ability / demonstrable experience of Directing and instructing others Person Specification Qualifications Essential Possess or are working towards RGN qualification and NMC registrstion Desirable Basic Computer Skills Skills and Apptitudes Essential Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload Attention to detail Desirable Ability / demonstrable experience of Directing and instructing others 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)