Job summaryINTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 nurse to join our team. Ready for a new challenge?
We need a band 5 registered nurse to work in SDEC , which specialises in managing the care of medical, surgical, vascular, urology, and acute oncology.
The successful candidate will be committed in providing excellent nursing care to our diverse group of patients. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and increase your knowledge, experience and skills on a fast paced department.
Successful applicant must be able to provide high quality, safe nursing care, which is driven by patient experience and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be committed in providing excellent nursing care to our diverse group of patients with complex needs.
Assess, plan and deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision.
Assist in the management and provision of all aspects of patient care.
Act in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.
Demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research.
Comply with infection procedures too and control procedures at all times.
Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving the care first, and to challenge poor care/practice, doing so as soon as any short comings are seen.
ManagementTake charge of the ward as requested
Contribute to the running of the unit, providing leadership and supervision of less experienced staff
Contribute to the review of staff performance
About usAt 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':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- 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.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilitiesPlease 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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease 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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
- Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- NHS Discounts*
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
- Excellent opportunities for development*
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important InformationPlease 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.
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
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered nurse with active NMC Registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable- Mentorship qualification and Aims Course.
- Experience in IT systems
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience working within an Acute Setting.
- Audit experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
Skills and AptitudesEssential- Venapuncture and Cannulation.
- Ability to plan and organize work load.
- Ability to supervise staff in the absence of the Manager.
Desirable- Leadership and change course
Other RequirementsEssential- Ability to work flexibly within the Acute setting.
- Problem solving skills.
- Be a positive role model.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 