An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sister/ Charge Nurse on the Surgical Assessment Unit.
The Surgical Assessment Unit is composed of two units - 18 IP surgical beds and 30 assessment chairs for Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) that caters for multiple surgical specialities primarily General Surgery (Colorectal and Upper GI), ENT, Maxillo-Facial, Urology and Vascular. This is a continuously expanding unit with many opportunities for learning and self-development.
We are looking for an aspiring individual to join our highly skilled and competitive surgical team. A leader and a manager that has great influence to implement change at the forefront of positive patient experience.
Your role is to assist the Ward Manager in the overall management of the ward and the co-ordination of the team to ensure safe and effective standards of care is achieved. It is part of your responsibility to uphold the Trust values and behaviours in every action made - this involves both staff management and patient care.
If you think you have the motivation, a strong desire and commitment to deliver our Trust motto of being safe, kind and excellent in your nursing practice, then the Surgical Assessment Unit is the best team for you.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Sister/Charge Nurse is to assist the Ward Manager in the overall management of the ward and the co-ordination of the team to ensure safe and effective standards of care is achieved. It is part of your responsibility to uphold the Trust values and behaviours in every action made - this involves both staff management and patient care.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse with significant previous experience in acute surgical ward based care Evidence of maintaining professional portfolio and learning development
Desirable
Basic Life Support or Intermediate Life Support training Leadership and management experience Relevant trainings on leadership and management
Experience
Essential
Sound clinical practice within an acute surgical ward setting Evidence of mentoring qualification and experience Clinical experience in taking charge of day or night shifts
Desirable
Experience in leading and implementing project improvements Experience as a team leader Experience on same day emergency care pathway (SDEC) - care for surgical patients without the need for hospital admissions Bleep holding experience
Knowledge
Essential
Commitment to and evidence of professional and personal development Awareness of reflective practice
Desirable
Awareness of Quality Improvement strategies Awareness of behaviours that undermine equality and diversity Awareness on generational differences in the workforce and patient groups
Skills
Essential
Inclusive and compassionate leadership style Good verbal and written communication skills Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
Desirable
Committed to the development of colleagues and student nurses Documentation, audit and presentation skills General surgery nursing skills - surgical assessment, pre and post-operative care, pain management, wound management, nurse-led discharge
Additional Requirements
Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Surgical Assessment Unit is composed of two units - 18 IP surgical beds and 30 assessment chairs for Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) that caters for multiple surgical specialities primarily General Surgery (Colorectal and Upper GI), ENT, Maxillo-Facial, Urology and Vascular. This is a continuously expanding unit with many opportunities for learning and self-development.
We are looking for an aspiring individual to join our highly skilled and competitive surgical team. A leader and a manager that has great influence to implement change at the forefront of positive patient experience.
Your role is to assist the Ward Manager in the overall management of the ward and the co-ordination of the team to ensure safe and effective standards of care is achieved. It is part of your responsibility to uphold the Trust values and behaviours in every action made - this involves both staff management and patient care.
If you think you have the motivation, a strong desire and commitment to deliver our Trust motto of being safe, kind and excellent in your nursing practice, then the Surgical Assessment Unit is the best team for you.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Sister/Charge Nurse is to assist the Ward Manager in the overall management of the ward and the co-ordination of the team to ensure safe and effective standards of care is achieved. It is part of your responsibility to uphold the Trust values and behaviours in every action made - this involves both staff management and patient care.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse with significant previous experience in acute surgical ward based care Evidence of maintaining professional portfolio and learning development
Desirable
Basic Life Support or Intermediate Life Support training Leadership and management experience Relevant trainings on leadership and management
Experience
Essential
Sound clinical practice within an acute surgical ward setting Evidence of mentoring qualification and experience Clinical experience in taking charge of day or night shifts
Desirable
Experience in leading and implementing project improvements Experience as a team leader Experience on same day emergency care pathway (SDEC) - care for surgical patients without the need for hospital admissions Bleep holding experience
Knowledge
Essential
Commitment to and evidence of professional and personal development Awareness of reflective practice
Desirable
Awareness of Quality Improvement strategies Awareness of behaviours that undermine equality and diversity Awareness on generational differences in the workforce and patient groups
Skills
Essential
Inclusive and compassionate leadership style Good verbal and written communication skills Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
Desirable
Committed to the development of colleagues and student nurses Documentation, audit and presentation skills General surgery nursing skills - surgical assessment, pre and post-operative care, pain management, wound management, nurse-led discharge
Additional Requirements
Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
