Job summary
We are looking to the future
We recognise how daunting starting at a new place of work may be. Whilst we have over 12,000 staff working here at CUH, we pride ourselves on our community atmosphere and positive team spirit. Our aim is to provide you with a supportive and inclusive environment in which you can thrive. We are committed to helping you with your on-going professional development, through our comprehensive learning & development training programmes.
We are seeking Experienced nurses with exceptional clinical and communication skills - With a clear focus to provide the highest quality care to their patents.
If you are a Newly Qualified Nurse - please apply to our next Newly Qualified Event. This will be advertised shortly on our website. If you have any questions regarding this please get in contact with the Recruitment Team.
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If there is a specific area of work that you are particularly interested in, please include this information within your supporting statement on your application form. Please also indicate if you are looking for permanent or temporary Bank work.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of safe individualized, holistic and evidence-based patient focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
Please note that you cannot apply for an area if it is not listed below.
Please see below for the areas we are currently recruiting for:
Critical Care
Rosie Theatres
Neuro Theatres
Ely Day Surgery Unit
Discharge Lounge
Please see the below link for further information on our clinical areas
CUH Clinical Areas
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The closing date for this advert is Midnight on the 2-June-2024.
Please note you may be invited to a remote interview prior to the closing date of the advert.
Please see below for a video showcasing the fantastic staff and patients at CUH.
If you are currently working at CUH as a Staff Nurse then please review the below link as you may be suitable for our Internal Transfer Scheme. This can be viewed via Connect
connect2/article/2071/Internal-Transfer-Schemes
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
1. Our values and reputation for outstanding care;
2. Opportunities to experience a range of specialities;
3. Career and development opportunities;
4. Research experience and opportunities;
5. £1000 Welcome Subsidy on commencement and up to a further £3000 loan to support your resettlement and contribute towards a deposit or first months rent subject to eligibility - Please note this does not apply to Bank roles
6. Lovely location and quality of life;
7. Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air).
Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register
9. Newly Qualified or working towards registering with the NMC
Desirable
10. Teaching and assessing qualification
11. Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application
Experience
Essential
12. Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital setting
13. Experience of utilising reflective practice
Desirable
14. Experience of mentoring junior staff
15. Experience of teaching junior staff
16. Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues
17. Clinical supervision
Knowledge
Essential
18. Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice
19. Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area
20. Health and Safety awareness
21. Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance
22. Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies
23. Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance
Desirable
24. Awareness of risk management procedure
25. An understanding of the professional nursing agenda
26. Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS
Skills
Essential
27. Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives
28. Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
29. Practical application of Trust documentation standards
30. Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder
31. Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality
32. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
33. Ability to demonstrate effective time management
34. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
35. Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives
36. Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure
37. Ability to work well within a team
38. Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops
Desirable
39. Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff
40. Practical skills teaching
41. Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio
42. Effective management of equipment and resources
Additional Requirements
Essential
43. Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
44. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent
45. Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect
46. Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures