Exciting opportunity to join Ward E10 (Head and Neck) for fixed 9-month term contract as Staff Nurse. Are you ambitious, motivated, and passionate about nursing? Do you want to make a real difference to every one of your patients? If so, we would love to hear from you! Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are seeking qualified, NMC Registered Nurses, to join our fantastic Head and Neck nursing team. We are proud to be developing a team of like-minded individuals, those that can live and breathe our core values, and help us to provide unprecedented levels of care that we know each and every patient deserves. We know that our secret to our success is through investment in our staff, so in return for your passion, dedication and hard work we promise you: Bespoke induction and training programme, based on your needs and aspirations Access to our free Beach Hut, on-site gym, swimming pool and nursery Superb NHS benefits, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice for electrical goods, annual leave and pension to name but a few If you are ready to feel valued, and where your work has real meaning, get in contact with us today!
Main duties of the job
Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered using a family focused model of practice. Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently. The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered using a family focused model of practice. Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently. The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current RN +/-, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
* BSc Degree in relevant field
* Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
* TBC
Experience
Essential
* Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
* Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
* An awareness of research and evidence based practice relevant to clinical area
Desirable
* Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
Additional criteria
Essential
* Clinically competent at Band 5
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Teaching and mentoring skills
* Team building skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
* Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
* Able to support development of others
* Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
* Health promotion
* Advocacy skills
* Strong customer service skills
Desirable
* Ability to adapt to change within working situation
* Intravenous Therapy Skills
* Mentors Course
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
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