Sister/Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology

Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full timePart timeFlexible working37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered)
Job ref
180-A-247056-RE1
Employer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A
Town
Cambridge
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
03/06/#####
Job overviewWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced nurse to join our expanding and highly skilled team in our brand new ward U2. You will have a special interest in gastroenterology, intestinal failure and eating disorders.We are a forward thinking leader in providing excellent, high standards of evidence-based practice for patients with a variety of gastroenterology conditions including crohns and colitis; we also specialise in nutrition and have various referrals from all over the East of England who require our specialised care including intestinal failure management.You will be working closely with consultants, nutrition specialist nurses, IBD specialist nurses, as well as other members of the MDT.You will gain expert skills and knowledge in caring for acute medical patients, providing multidisciplinary care, promoting recovery and expertise to this specialist group of patients.If you are hardworking, conscientious and enjoy being part of a dynamic team then we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobTo participate in a full range of shifts, including Trust and Unit bleep holder rotas, ensuring a visible presence in the ward area.To assist the Ward Manager in the overall running of the ward and the co-ordination of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective standards of patient careWorking for our organisationCome Nurse with us…Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) 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.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.Closing date is midnight on 23 May 2024Interviews are due to be held on 3 June 2024Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?Our values and reputation for outstanding careOpportunities to experience a range of specialitiesCareer and development opportunitiesPreceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamResearch experience and opportunitiesLovely location and quality of lifeExcellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)Benefits to youWe 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.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.Person specificationAddtional RequirementsThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.QualificationsCurrent and relevant registration on NMC RegisterEvidence of Continuous Professional DevelopmentRecent attendance on a leadership development programmeManagement trainingExperience2 years post registration experienceExperience of co-ordinating a ward on a regular basisDemonstrable understanding of managing changeIntroduced evidence based practiceExperience of gastroenterology or acute medicinePrevious experience of ward managementSuccess in working collaboratively across professions and servicesExperience of bleep holding roleKnowledgeClinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in nursing policy and practiceUnderstanding of Clinical governanceUnderstanding of Principles of lifelong learningWorkforce planning, recruitment and retentionSkillsAbility to lead, motivate and empower othersHighly developed communications skillsInter-personal skillsAbility to prioritise work,` meet tight deadlines and work independentlyEffective team workerWriting and presentation skillsEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act#####4 (Exceptions) Orde#####75 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Ord#####020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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