Job summary
Ward 35 currently has 3 band 5 registered nurse vacancies. Duties will be worked across days, nights and weekends.
Ward 35 is a 26 bedded elderly medicine ward that specializes in movement disorders. The ward is made up of 4 bays and 4 side rooms. The ward caters for patients over the age of 65 years. Ward 35 has 3 consultants. Therapists are ward based and work with our staff and patients to prevent deconditioning.
We have a collaborative approach to patient care which begins with the SAFER board round at 9am, allowing a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure high standards of evidence-based care is provided, supporting patient flow and valuing patient time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
* Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
* Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care.
* Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
* Maintain and improve the quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
* Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
* Provide information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition.
* Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
* Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
* Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, to optimize patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
* Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.
* Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
* Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
* Mentorship/teaching qualification
* Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience and successful completion of Band 5 foundation gateway competencies
* Experience within relevant clinical setting
* Experience of maintaining a clinical learning environment
* Evidence of working with students
Desirable
* Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
* Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Skills
Essential
* Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to support less experienced staff
* Ability to problem solve
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
* Supportive of colleagues
* Ability to work in changing environments
* Committed to high standards of patient care
* Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
* Maintain both personal and professional development
* Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree
Lower lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
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