Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff
2. To contribute to the development of evidence based guidelines/policies relating to speciality
3. To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation
4. To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for
5. To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures
6. Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care
7. To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care
8. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment
9. Be accountable at all times for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk
10. Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
11. Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
12. Proven clinical experience in relevant area
13. Experience working with acutely ill patients
14. Evidence of teaching and assessing
15. Ability to utilise pre registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
Desirable
16. General management skills
Values
Essential
17. Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
18. Degree / Diploma
19. Registered Nurse on the NMC register. Holds appropriate level for the area of speciality.
20. Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
21. Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course
22. Post qualification in relevant speciality
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
23. Proven clinical skills in relevant area
24. Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
25. Evidence of self development within speciality
26. Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
27. Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
28. Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
29. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
30. Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
31. Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
32. Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
33. Ability to work with minimal supervision
34. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
35. Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty
36. Specialist knowledge in area of speciality