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Were looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Cancer Nursing team at The Harborne Hospital, our 4th NHS Joint Venture. Purpose built with both patients and colleagues in mind The Harborne Hospital is a 50 bed, multi-speciality, private hospital which combines deep clinical infrastructure with the exceptional technology and modern facilities HCA Healthcare UK (HCA UK) is known for. Our wide range of expertise allows us to deliver full clinical pathways at all levels of complexity across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery. As our new Sister / Charge Nurse youll be responsible for leading a team of experienced SACT nurses and Healthcare Assistants in providing safe, holistic and individualised patient care. Day to day youll use your extensive experience within the Cancer setting to lead by example and make a big difference to your patients, using treatments rarely found elsewhere. Youll also have much more autonomy day to day, including more control over assessment and treatment decisions while having the support you need to develop your career, whether thats through regular development sessions from external speakers or one of our many funded courses, including masters level qualifications.

JOB TITLE: LEAD PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER Key responsibilities: Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Lead on infection prevention and control as defined in the practice health & safety policy and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. Immunisation Lead, maintaining expertise on national immunisation program. Accountable for the process of ordering, delegation and monitoring vaccines and other medicines. Prioritise, organise and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care, assessing effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, team meetings, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team. Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required. Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care. Lead and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation and assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery. Monitor the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies. Work with Practice Supervisors to ensure Practice Nurse levels are consistent and authorise requests for annual leave and training leave. Work within practice policies. Leadership personal and people development Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in annual appraisal and acting as a positive role model. Undertake annual appraisal of Nursing Team members. Identify education and training needs for the Nursing Team to meet the needs of the practice. Support the development of others in order to maximise staff potential. Lead others to make realistic self-assessment of their knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the in the interest of the public and/or users of service. Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority. Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols and standards, and of practice projects or initiatives. Promote the role of the nursing team in the provision of care. Clinical practice Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide and evaluate treatment programmes including, but not limited to: Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long term condition. Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence based practice and national/practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments. Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children including patients travelling abroad. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care. Diagnose and treat minor illnesses. Team working Work as an effective and responsible team leader, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nurses. Ensure clear nurse referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient needs. Prioritise own and others workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team. Lead nursing team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care. Participate in research programmes. Contribute nursing view to practice management. Set specification and quality required from nursing admin support. Management of risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Act as a role model to support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements. Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. Utilising information Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to day to day operations. Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes. Adhere to statutory and practice requirements such as confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act. Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care. Learning and development Act as mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards. Disseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences). Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Surgery staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Surgery as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Surgery may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Surgery policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Surgery Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Surgery guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Surgery procedures and policies, Surgery Values and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post holder will participate in any training and development programme implemented by the Surgery as part of this employment, to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Surgery, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Full JD attached

To provide high-quality patient care. If physical intervention with a patient is required, it is integral that you carry out this duty for your role. Drive Prometheus ambulances as and when required. Assist the qualified nurse in safely conveying and transferring all patients under the care of Prometheus. Ensure they have adequate handover of the patient's details, including risk history and current presentation, from the Clinical Logistics Manager, RMN or nurse responsible for the patient at the collection address. In the absence of an RMN, when a patient is informal, you must complete all paperwork required for the transfer. To provide crisis intervention to patients experiencing mental health difficulties during a transfer. To respond to emergencies during their span of duty. The post holder is responsible for being aware of relevant national and local policies regarding safeguarding children and adults. Attend all relevant training, meetings and reviews. To ensure by attitude, approach and response the continuation of good working relationships between staff and patients throughout the transfer. To report accidents, complaints and any untoward incidents promptly to the Clinical Logistics Manager. Attend the Prometheus base at the required time by the Clinical Logistic Manager and adhere to the company's uniform policy. To carry out any other tasks deemed reasonable by the management team for the smooth running of the company. Essential Criteria: Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Proactive and positive self-starter. Excellent teamwork skills. Well-organised with good time management skills Valid Enhanced DBS Currently working in a compliance-focused role. Full UK Driving Licence. Please note we do not accept Provisional Driving Licences, as the role requires you to drive company ambulances. Right to work in the UK. Please note we do not offer UK VISA Sponsorships. Employment references for up to a 5-year period. Candidate will need minimum 3 years UK employment history. Confidentiality: It is a condition of employment that staff will only disclose information obtained in their duties if those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure regarding the Data Protection Act and that relevant company policies are adhered to. Equal Opportunities: Prometheus is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race, and disability. All staff must comply with current legislation, company policies and national guidelines for good practice. Conduct: All staff members must conduct themselves and represent the company responsibly, complying with all policies and procedures. Health & Safety: Staff must ensure they are familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) requirements and the company's policies /codes of practice applicable to the workplace. Safeguarding: Every staff member is responsible for being aware of and following the relevant national and local policy in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Training /Education: All staff are responsible for participating in regular appraisals with senior management and identifying the post's performance standards. Our Mission: To exceed expectations and set new standards. Our Values: Professional, Approachable, Caring and Compassionate. Company benefits: Employee Assistant Program Free on-site parking at all bases Free company uniform Mandatory training Enrolment in the companys pension scheme (The People Pension) Prometheus aims to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality and diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Provide care to individuals with a variety of mental health conditions, building therapeutic relationships. Manage the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalation and helping patients overcome challenges. Liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals. Interacting with patients' families and caregivers, offering advice and information on patients' conditions. Prepare and maintain patient records, producing care plans and risk assessments. To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. If physical intervention with a patient is required, it is integral that you carry out this duty for your role. Lead a staff team, including HCA's, throughout the patient conveyance or therapeutic observational service. Ensure you have adequate handover of the patient's details, including the risk history and current presentation, from the Clinical Logistics Manager or health care professional responsible for the patient at the collection address. To provide crisis intervention to patients experiencing mental health difficulties during conveyance or therapeutic observational service. The ideal candidate is responsible for being aware of relevant national and local policies regarding safeguarding children and adults. Attend all appropriate training, meetings, and reviews. To maintain a professional attitude, approach, and response to the continuation of good working relationships between staff and patients throughout the transfer. Report accidents, complaints, and untoward incidents promptly to the Clinical Logistics Manager. Attend the Prometheus base at the required time as instructed by the Clinical Logistic Manager, and dress in line with the company uniform policy. Responsible for any other tasks deemed reasonable by the management team for the smooth running of the company. To assist the Operations Manager/Rota Manager in ensuring all staff follow agreed policies and procedures detailed by Prometheus. Essential Criteria: Current Valid NMC Pin Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Proactive and positive self-starter. Excellent teamwork skills. Well-organised with good time management skills Valid Enhanced DBS or on the update service. Currently working in a compliance-focused role. Full UK Driving Licence. Please note we do not accept Provisional Driving Licences, as the role requires you to drive company ambulances. Right to work in the UK. Please note we do not offer UK VISA Sponsorships. Employment references for up to a 5-year period. Candidate will need minimum 3 years UK employment history. Confidentiality: It is a condition of employment that staff will only disclose information obtained in their duties if those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure regarding the Data Protection Act and that relevant company policies are adhered to. Equal Opportunities: Prometheus is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race, and disability. All staff must comply with current legislation, company policies and national guidelines for good practice. Conduct: All staff members must conduct themselves and represent the company responsibly, complying with all policies and procedures. Health & Safety: Staff must ensure they are familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) requirements and the company's policies /codes of practice applicable to the workplace. Safeguarding: Every staff member is responsible for being aware of and following the relevant national and local policy in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Training /Education: All staff are responsible for participating in regular appraisals with senior management and identifying the post's performance standards. Our Mission: To exceed expectations and set new standards. Our Values: Professional, Approachable, Caring and Compassionate. Company benefits: Employee Assistant Program Free on-site parking at all bases Free company uniform Mandatory training Enrolment in the companys pension scheme (The People Pension) Prometheus aims to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality and diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

To provide high-quality patient care. If physical intervention with a patient is required, it is integral that you carry out this duty for your role. Drive Prometheus ambulances as and when required. Assist the qualified nurse in safely conveying and transferring all patients under the care of Prometheus. Ensure they have adequate handover of the patient's details, including risk history and current presentation, from the Clinical Logistics Manager, RMN or nurse responsible for the patient at the collection address. In the absence of an RMN, when a patient is informal, you must complete all paperwork required for the transfer. To provide crisis intervention to patients experiencing mental health difficulties during a transfer. To respond to emergencies during their span of duty. The post holder is responsible for being aware of relevant national and local policies regarding safeguarding children and adults. Attend all relevant training, meetings and reviews. To ensure by attitude, approach and response the continuation of good working relationships between staff and patients throughout the transfer. To report accidents, complaints and any untoward incidents promptly to the Clinical Logistics Manager. Attend the Prometheus base at the required time by the Clinical Logistic Manager and adhere to the company's uniform policy. To carry out any other tasks deemed reasonable by the management team for the smooth running of the company. Essential Criteria: Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Proactive and positive self-starter. Excellent teamwork skills. Well-organised with good time management skills Valid Enhanced DBS Currently working in a compliance-focused role. Full UK Driving Licence. Please note we do not accept Provisional Driving Licences, as the role requires you to drive company ambulances. Right to work in the UK. Please note we do not offer UK VISA Sponsorships. Employment references for up to a 5-year period. Candidate will need minimum 3 years UK employment history. Confidentiality: It is a condition of employment that staff will only disclose information obtained in their duties if those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure regarding the Data Protection Act and that relevant company policies are adhered to. Equal Opportunities: Prometheus is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race, and disability. All staff must comply with current legislation, company policies and national guidelines for good practice. Conduct: All staff members must conduct themselves and represent the company responsibly, complying with all policies and procedures. Health & Safety: Staff must ensure they are familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) requirements and the company's policies /codes of practice applicable to the workplace. Safeguarding: Every staff member is responsible for being aware of and following the relevant national and local policy in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Training /Education: All staff are responsible for participating in regular appraisals with senior management and identifying the post's performance standards. Our Mission: To exceed expectations and set new standards. Our Values: Professional, Approachable, Caring and Compassionate. Company benefits: Employee Assistant Program Free on-site parking at all bases Free company uniform Mandatory training Enrolment in the companys pension scheme (The People Pension) Prometheus aims to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality and diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

We are based 5 minute walk from Stevenage train station which has fast links into London. Benefits we offer: 1. A coaching network where trained coaches throughout the Trust are matched with staff of all disciplines to provide a powerful development opportunity2. Leading company discounts and childcare vouchers3. Salary sacrifice schemes enabling staff to drive a new car or bike - saving on tax and insurance included4. Wellbeing activities - from mindfulness to yoga, pilates and our signature craft club join our monthly programme of regular and special events to support your wellbeing. Discounts, including Nuffield Health and David Lloyd.6. Refer a friend to work for the Trust and receive up to £500! (A payment of £250 will be made when the applicant commences employment with us and a further payment of £250 will be made once they hit 6 months continuous service with us, terms and conditions apply). To deliver a high quality service working with, adolescents and their families/carers and to professionals from other organisations to ensure practices that respond effectively to both individual and service need.The post holder will be autonomously responsible for assessing and delivering intervention to children, young people and families in relation to a range of highly complex emotional, psychological and behavioural problems within the context of CAPA (The Choice and Partnership Approach) and CYP-IAPT. The post-holder will work within professional guidelines and under theclinical/professional supervision of senior clinicians of own and other professions.The post-holder will provide clinical/professional supervision to trainees on placement, more junior staff of the same discipline and multi-disciplinary colleagues for purposes of training and continuing professional development.The post holder will contribute to research, audit and evaluation for service development.All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter,Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

We are recruiting for a Enhanced Care Team Practitioner who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

You will be responsible for the support and management of the team in the absence of the Team manager, undertaking sickness
management, appraisals, assisting with training and ensuring staff competencies are completed and up to date. You will also provide support to patients who have confusion, mental health conditions, Dementia or Delirium and need 1-1 enhanced care and do all personal care for your patients, documentation, distraction therapies, activities, and encourage mobility.

We are looking for an individual who, has excellent communication skills, can work independently, works flexibly and can deal with challenging behaviour, in a pleasant and calm manner. Previous experience of working with Dementia and mental health patients is desirable.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

The post holder will be expected to work long days, nights and weekends to ensure the service has consistent senior cover.

Responsible for the leadership and management of the Enhanced care team.

Required to liaise with the senior site nurse and the Safer staffing team in the coordination and placement of the Enhanced care team to ensure patient safety on all wards.

Expected to provide support to patients who have confusion, Dementia or Delirium and need 1-1 enhanced care.

Required to assess and review patients on a shift by shift basis ensuring care plans are up to date and behavioural charts are completed.

Required to move around the hospital to provide care and support to the patients with the greater need. You will be expected to do all personal care for your patients, documentation, distraction therapies, activities, and encourage mobility.

Expected to manage the team out of hours, supporting the team to complete appraisals, training and sickness management.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

We are recruiting for a Senior Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We offer excellent opportunities for new and experienced band 6’s wanting to enhance their skills. We offer strong professional leadership across the acute therapy service at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

Our inpatient service covers Acute Trust rotations at Lister Hospital, Stevenage which includes surgical / respiratory care, orthopaedics; care of the elderly; stroke/hyperacute stroke unit; general medical wards and acute medical assessment.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

The main duties of the post include assessment and treatment of patients within the wards at Lister Hospital, supervision and mentoring of non-qualified staff and students, taking part in in-service training, and taking a role in service improvement projects.

Ability to travel easily between trust sites independently.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurses who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients

Ward 5A is a plastics, ENT and female surgery ward. It is a 30 bedded ward with 3 specialities, there is a wide range of skills to learn. You will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team caring for patient pre and post surgery, also patients with complex wound management and ENT procedures. The role requires working days/ nights/ weekdays/weekends and bank holidays.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care needs of patients from admission (or before) to discharge, with the involvement of patients and their relatives/carers.

To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assists in the review and regular update of these standard in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and trust polices.

Participate within a team of nurse and support workers in providing continuity of patient care, patients physical, social and psychological needs are met.

Participate in internal shift rotation in order to provide 24-hour patient care.

Communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, nursing collages, the Multidisciplinary Team and all other relevant personnel.

Carry out clinical procedure and treatments in line with the patient’s plan of care.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse/ODP in Theatres who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

Theatres is an expanding service providing excellent care now to include admission and recovery of elective patients and a continued emergency service for the Trust. This role may be of interest for nurses who have experience in either Operating Theatres, Day Surgery, and or general surgical experience.

The team currently covers 24/7 365 days a year you will be expected to work evenings, nights, on calls, bank holidays and weekends as part of a rotation with other team members.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Adhere to NMC/HCPC Code at all times. They should demonstrate commitment to provide a safe and cost efficient, quality patient care through effective team working.

Expected to function clinically within the Main Operating Theatres, Treatment Centre, Day Surgery Unit and other associated areas as required.

Participate in the training of junior staff and continue their own personal and professional development. They should honour the Trust’s Core values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.

Maintain a high standard of documentation in accordance with NMC/HCPC for Record keeping.

Participation in on- calls and out of hours working is needed by all staff, regardless of the department they are based in, to provide emergency access to our most acutely ill patients.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

To provide high-quality patient care. If physical intervention with a patient is required, it is integral that you carry out this duty for your role. Drive Prometheus ambulances as and when required. Assist the qualified nurse in safely conveying and transferring all patients under the care of Prometheus. Ensure they have adequate handover of the patient's details, including risk history and current presentation, from the Clinical Logistics Manager, RMN or nurse responsible for the patient at the collection address. In the absence of an RMN, when a patient is informal, you must complete all paperwork required for the transfer. To provide crisis intervention to patients experiencing mental health difficulties during a transfer. To respond to emergencies during their span of duty. The post holder is responsible for being aware of relevant national and local policies regarding safeguarding children and adults. Attend all relevant training, meetings and reviews. To ensure by attitude, approach and response the continuation of good working relationships between staff and patients throughout the transfer. To report accidents, complaints and any untoward incidents promptly to the Clinical Logistics Manager. Attend the Prometheus base at the required time by the Clinical Logistic Manager and adhere to the company's uniform policy. To carry out any other tasks deemed reasonable by the management team for the smooth running of the company. Essential Criteria: Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Proactive and positive self-starter. Excellent teamwork skills. Well-organised with good time management skills Valid Enhanced DBS Currently working in a compliance-focused role. Full UK Driving Licence. Please note we do not accept Provisional Driving Licences, as the role requires you to drive company ambulances. Right to work in the UK. Please note we do not offer UK VISA Sponsorships. Employment references for up to a 5-year period. Candidate will need minimum 3 years UK employment history. Confidentiality: It is a condition of employment that staff will only disclose information obtained in their duties if those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure regarding the Data Protection Act and that relevant company policies are adhered to. Equal Opportunities: Prometheus is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race, and disability. All staff must comply with current legislation, company policies and national guidelines for good practice. Conduct: All staff members must conduct themselves and represent the company responsibly, complying with all policies and procedures. Health & Safety: Staff must ensure they are familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) requirements and the company's policies /codes of practice applicable to the workplace. Safeguarding: Every staff member is responsible for being aware of and following the relevant national and local policy in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Training /Education: All staff are responsible for participating in regular appraisals with senior management and identifying the post's performance standards. Our Mission: To exceed expectations and set new standards. Our Values: Professional, Approachable, Caring and Compassionate. Company benefits: Employee Assistant Program Free on-site parking at all bases Free company uniform Mandatory training Enrolment in the companys pension scheme (The People Pension) Prometheus aims to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality and diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.