Job summaryAn excellent opportunity for experienced or newly qualified nurses to join the team on the enhanced recovery unit here at Royal Papworth Hospital has arisen.We are looking for dynamic, motivated, and compassionate registered nurses to join our highly specialist and internationally renowned multi-disciplinary team. With state-of-the-art facilities, our initiative is to help improve the flow of patients through our hospital, providing outstanding compassionate and holistic care to our patients.Comprising of 14 beds, but utilising 10 to support the flow of patients, we aim to enhance postoperative recovery, allowing for a shorter overall stay in hospital. ERU is a standalone nurse-led unit with support from a dedicated lead surgeon.Main duties of the jobTo care for our patients we need a highly skilled and innovative team, we will support your development through every stage of your career with our dedicated education team.Our well-established programme for registered nurses will be tailored to you, combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for you to excel in your role. You will have access to expert clinical mentors and higher education programmes such as the Critical Care Course at degree or master's level, funded places at international conferences and careers coaching for progression in more specialist roles.Applicants should refer to the Role Profile attached to advert for full information about the role.Please include in your Supporting Information why you would like to join Royal Papworth Hospital and how you will support our valuesIf you are interested in finding out more about working with us, please see our dedicated pages on our website:https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here/roles/nursing-vacancies/nursing-roles/critical-careAbout usRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tourJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesOn this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialCurrent registration with NMC, part one or two of the registerDiploma, BSc or MSc in NursingDesirableQualification in relevant specialtyDegree in NursingCompletion of Critical Care Step 1-3 competenciesCritical Care Course at degree or MSc levelPractice assessor courseExperienceEssentialProven evidence-based clinical practiceUtilised reflective practiceKnowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidanceGood theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical areaKnowledge of clinical governance and qualityAware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differencesAble to perform nursing activities specific to specialtyAble to problem solve and use own initiativeAble to plan, organise and prioritise workloadProven communication skills, written and oralAble to work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teamDesirableEvidence of experience in Critical CareAwareness of broader issues within the Trust and the wider NHSUnderstanding of the professional nursing agendaAble to assist Healthcare Support WorkersAble to induct/orientate new staff to the clinical area and identify key learning needs of less experienced staffAdditional CriteriaEssentialEvidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Papworth HospitalPapworth RoadCambridge Bio Medical CampusCambridgeCB2 0AYEmployer's websitehttps://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)