Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for highly motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurse to work on Ward C1 a 14 bedded female Diabetic and Endocrinology ward within the Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow Division. We both require an enthusiastic individuals with a can do attitude who has the ability to work on our friendly Ward . You must be as passionate as we are in getting things right first time every time. Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme. If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the Blackpool person then this could be the post for you,

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.Please note that if you are successful in your application you agree that the Occupational Health Department can access your occupational health records from your current or previous employer (in order to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests). This is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.

About us

As a Trust we are committed to:

  • Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
  • Real equality of opportunity.
  • Continual development and learning for staff.
  • Achieving a work life balance.

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

Date posted

14 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-IMPF24-23

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

WHINNEY HEYS ROAD

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

These positions are available to Student Nurses, we would also welcome applicants who are interested in a Secondment Opportunity.

Flexible Working Patterns may also be available upon discussion, such as Night Shifts or Part-time hours, please discuss at Interview stage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

These positions are available to Student Nurses, we would also welcome applicants who are interested in a Secondment Opportunity.

Flexible Working Patterns may also be available upon discussion, such as Night Shifts or Part-time hours, please discuss at Interview stage.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)
  • Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
  • Willingness to undertake study in relevant speciality subject

Desirable

  • Post Registration qualification*

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Ability to teach peers within clinical area Experience of team and ward management
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Experience of team and ward management

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Ability to establish priorities
  • Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
  • Assertiveness
  • Good time management
  • Basic I.T. skills
  • Decision maker
  • Communicate at all levels
  • Problem solver
  • Lateral thinker
  • Basic Life Support
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

  • Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)
  • Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
  • Willingness to undertake study in relevant speciality subject

Desirable

  • Post Registration qualification*

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Ability to teach peers within clinical area Experience of team and ward management
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Experience of team and ward management

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Ability to establish priorities
  • Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
  • Assertiveness
  • Good time management
  • Basic I.T. skills
  • Decision maker
  • Communicate at all levels
  • Problem solver
  • Lateral thinker
  • Basic Life Support
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

  • Venepuncture & Cannulation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).