Detailed job description and main 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 Monday the 4th of July.
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We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses.
Internal applicants interested in this vacancy please check the Internal Transfer scheme for Band 5 Nurses working at CUH.
Please use the link on Connect to know more about the scheme connect2/article/2071/Internal-Transfer-Schemes
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care;
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities;
• Career and development opportunities;
• Research experience and opportunities;
• £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
• Lovely location and quality of life;
• 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 criteria

• Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register

Desirable criteria

• Teaching and assessing qualification Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application

Experience
Essential criteria

• Proven clinical practice Experience of utilising reflective practice

Desirable criteria

• Experience of mentoring junior staff Experience of teaching junior staff Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues Clinical supervision

Knowledge
Essential criteria

• •NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice •Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area •Health and Safety awareness •Quality issues and Clinical Governance •Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies •Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour

Desirable criteria

• •Awareness of risk management procedure •An understanding of the professional nursing agenda •Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS

Skills
Essential criteria

• Proven verbal and written communication Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Practical application of Trust documentation standards Self motivated Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder Maintenance of confidentiality Identify problems and recommend solutions Time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops

Desirable criteria

• •Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems •Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff •Practical skills teaching •Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio •Effective management of equipment and resources

Additional Requirements
Essential criteria

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. The following hazards are associated with this job role: •Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Applicant Information Pack ( PDF , 456.6 KB