''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses with relevant experience to join our team within the Complex & Coronary Care Unit at Furness General Hospital.
Hours to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
The Complex & Coronary Care Unit cares for patients with a variety of Acute Medical and Cardiac conditions including provision of Non-invasive ventilation, High Flow oxygen, Tracheostomy care and has the ability to perform procedures such as insertion of temporary pacing wires, trans-oesophageal echos, pericardiocentesis and cardioversions.
Internal rotation onto nights is required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk.
Person specification
* 1st Level Registered Nurse
* Evidence of recent professional development
* Working within a multi disciplinary team
* Experience of establishing effective communication
* Experience of implementing change
* Clinical skills appropriate to speciality
* Ability to develop standards of care
* Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations
* Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
* Ability to demonstrate motivational, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, delegation, conflict and problems solving skills
* Have up to date knowledge of issues within the NHS
* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
* Knowledge of clinical governance and how this applies to role
* Ensures own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
* Adaptable to changing needs of service
* Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
* Ability to travel as required
* Post registration clinical courses appropriate to area
* ECDL or equivalent
* Previous experience within designated area
* Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
* Effective teaching skills and/or mentoring skills
* IT skills - use of email, word processing, internet searching
* Effective leadership skills
The Behavioural Standards Framework
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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