James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained. Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
Job responsibilities
1. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives, and visitors.
2. Mentorship support of new staff.
3. Mentorship/support of student nurses.
4. To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording.
5. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
* Diploma or degree in nursing
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Experience and Knowledge
* Relevant experience in the past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
* Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
* Broad Clinical Knowledge base
* Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
* Previous experience in Surgical/Medical specialities
Skills Abilities and Competencies
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Punctual and reliable
* Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
* IT Skills
* Accountability
* Respect
* Empowerment
* Support
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.
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