Band 5 Registered Nurse, Outpatients 25 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Out Patients Head and Neck Team at CIC. The RGN will undertake mentoring of students and supervision of Band 3 HCA's. Be responsible for the running of the varying speciality clinics in ENT and Oral surgery and assist with the MOS sessions.
Main duties of the job
The RGN will undertake mentoring of students and supervision of Band 3 HCA's. Be responsible for the running of the ENT/ Oral Surgery speciality clinics. Assist in the MOS sessions, recovery of the sedated patients, correct setting up and closing down of the varying consultant clinics. Correct cleaning and handling of surgical instruments and scopes as per Trust policy. Knowledge of the surgical trays and identification of instruments.
Responsible for assisting with the Emergency walk-in patients/ Consultant and Nurse Led clinics.
The successful candidate needs to be flexible in working pattern and be adherent to the Trust Policy and procedures at all times.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
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Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
* youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
* the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
1. A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
2. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
3. Flexible working Scheme
4. Excellent opportunities for development
5. Competitive NHS Pension scheme
6. Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
7. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse with active registration.
Desirable
* Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable
* Relevant field of nursing.
* Budgetary awareness.
* Supporting students.
Knowledge
Essential
* Continuing professional development with portfolio.
* NMC code of professional conduct.
* Equality issues and best practice.
Desirable
* Medical speciality
* Local PCPI agenda
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Organisational skills
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable
* IT Skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Motivation.
* Enthusiasm.
Other requirements
Essential
* Flexibility.
* Willing to develop by expansion of the role.
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary,
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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