Staff Nurse - Elective Centre
We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
Work collaboratively as part of a team including Health care assistants and student/ cadet nurses. Actively contribute to the delivery of high standards of individualised plans of nursing care.
Coordinate alongside the junior Sister.
Undertake all pre and post procedure patient care.
Work a variety of shifts to include days’ nights and weekends.
Implement that clinical practice is carried out in accordance with trust and departmental policy.
Participate and promote service development.
Organise time, equipment and staff
Demonstrate competency in nurse led discharge policy to include the dispensing of medication.
Support patients, relatives and colleagues.
Participate in research and learning projects on going within the department.
You will be a 1^st level Registered General nurse; some surgical/ medical knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be given.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative.
The Elective Centre is a busy working environment and can be physically and mentally demanding.
Have passion and drive to make this new centre a success.
Some cross site working may be required to cover the needs of the service
Main duties of the job
Plan, implement and evaluate standards of care within the Trust essence of care programme.
Provide high level of nursing expertise to deliver excellent standards of individualised care for both surgical and medical patients.
Establish a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure
that patient dignity is compromised as little as possible .
Assist and coordinate in the cleaning of clinical areas, ensuring that the
area is clear of potential hazards.
Assist in the investigation of all incidents, accidents to all patients, visitors
or staff and implement the clinical incident reporting process.
Assist in the removal of clinical waste and contaminated items, including
Blood products to relevant areas
Maintain the appropriate unit documentation – e.g. profiles, care plans
and electronic records
Participate in the safe transfer and positioning of a range of patients.
Attend meetings as required
Send equipment for repair with appropriate documentation
Demonstrate competence in nurse led discharge policy to including dispensing take home prescriptions
Participate in cross site working to support winter pressures.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service rotating between days and night shifts.
Working for our organisation
An exciting Staff Nurse opportunity has arisen offering the chance to be part of the Lancashire Elective Centre
Primarily based on the Burnley site you will be required to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service. This does include supporting the Trust’s winter pressure areas.
This unit covers all elective admissions to include an infusion suite, Day surgery unit with an inpatient facility and Procedure Room
Work collaboratively as part of a team including Health care assistants and student/ cadet nurses. Actively contribute to the delivery of high standards of individualised plans of nursing care.
Coordinate alongside the junior Sister.
Undertake all pre and post procedure patient care.
Work a variety of shifts to include days’ nights and weekends.
Implement that clinical practice is carried out in accordance with trust and departmental policy.
Participate and promote service development.
Organise time, equipment and staff
Demonstrate competency in nurse led discharge policy to include the dispensing of medication.
Support patients, relatives and colleagues.
Participate in research and learning projects on going within the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Plan, implement and evaluate standards of care within the Trust essence of care programme.
Provide high level of nursing expertise to deliver excellent standards of individualised care for both surgical and medical patients.
Establish a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure
that patient dignity is compromised as little as possible .
Assist and coordinate in the cleaning of clinical areas, ensuring that the
area is clear of potential hazards.
Assist in the investigation of all incidents, accidents to all patients, visitors
or staff and implement the clinical incident reporting process.
Assist in the removal of clinical waste and contaminated items, including
Blood products to relevant areas
Maintain the appropriate unit documentation – e.g. profiles, care plans
and electronic records
Participate in the safe transfer and positioning of a range of patients.
Attend meetings as required
Send equipment for repair with appropriate documentation
Demonstrate competence in nurse led discharge policy to including dispensing take home prescriptions
Participate in cross site working to support winter pressures.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service rotating between days and night shifts.
Person specification
some essential
Essential criteria- Registered nurse 1st level
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical screening
- Able to prioritise and plan workload
- Able to work the hours required to meet the needs of the service
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Work effectively as part of team
- Take personal responsibility to maintain up to date core mandatory training.
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative
- Previous cerner experience
- Willingness to undertake future study
- Mentor students
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
- This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
- Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary.However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH