Job summary
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and committed individual to work within our friendly multidisciplinary team. We are looking for 2x RN who is an enthusiastic and committed professional with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality care for patient with medical condition .
Mulberry at Barnet Hospital is a 22 bedded ward, it is a fantastic area to work and develop your nursing skills, in relation to Elderly with Acute medical condition and Spinal non-traumatic condition.
We are a supportive and friendly team that works together to provide the best care we can for our patients and to develop our staff to be excellent nurses.
Ward is known as being very friendly and supportive and we enjoy our daily work.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care in acute set up in medical ward
Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.
About us
You will be supported by excellent Clinical Practice Educators and Education department.
We offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within different specialities and sites.
We offer you: o On-Going learning and development opportunities including leadership course o Individually tailored career development pathways o Internal Transfer opportunities o Accommodation (varied across the sites) o Opportunity to self-roster (varied across the departments) o Opportunities to take part in various Quality Improvement Projects o Nurseries and childcare vouchers; NHS Pension; Seasonal Loan Scheme o Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool (RFH site) o Working with supportive, friendly and forward thinking teams
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, within own management responsibility.
To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.
To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate. Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care.
Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plans as required.
To ensure that the departmental co-ordinators are updated with clinical developments. Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
To work with Lead and Senior Nurses, Bed Managers, Admissions and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilisation.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
1. Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
2. First Level Registration
3. Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
4. Post qualification in relevant speciality
5. Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
6. Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
7. Awareness of current professional nursing issues
8. Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
9. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
10. Ability to plan and prioritise workload
11. Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
12. Skilled in use of computer/key board
13. Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
14. Ability to work well within a team
15. Knowledge of risk management
16. Ability to lead change and service improvement
17. Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
18. To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care