Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Virtual Ward - Peterborough
Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to be part of a new exciting team for the Virtual Ward
This role requires integrated working with our community partners and building close working relationships with a wide range of the multidisciplinary team.
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional and calm manner.
If you are a confident, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who can develop and maintain high standards of documentation we look forward to hearing from you.
***Applicant will require full clean driving licence with access to vehicle***
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.
Main duties of the job
To work within a clinical team alongside the ward manager/lead nurse/deputy sisters, clinical lead and provide the highest quality of care required to support each patient in their care pathway.
Working for our organisation
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, Asian and 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 working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the post.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- IV medication administration
- Peripheral cannulation skills
- Understanding of nursing care delivery
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of discharge planning
- Management of acute patients
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching junior staff
- Experience of supporting/mentoring junior staff
- Experience of shift management in the absence of senior colleagues
- Experience of audit processes
Other
Essential criteria
- Full clean driving licence with access to vehicle
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jennifer Donnelly
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 677961
- Additional information
Jennifer Donnelly- 01733 677951
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 416741
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