Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Join our dedicated team at WICU! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (adult) to provide exceptional care to people who require inpatient intermediate care in the community. In this role, you will deliver person-centred, holistic care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will work with the service users to progress towards discharge and effectively communicate with the MDT, service-users and their loved ones.
We require a Band 5 Registered Nurse on the NMC register, and while applicants who are newly qualified are welcome, strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
We offer opportunities for professional development, and a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives, apply today!
Interviews taking place wc 13th January 2025
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for Service Users within the WICU community ward. You will provide high quality care that meets the needs of Service Users who require an inpatient bed to either avoid hospital admission, for rehabilitation, or further assessment of their nursing needs which can include managing complicated long-term conditions, recognition and response to deterioration and care towards the end of life. You will also contribute to the development of a positive working environment, demonstrating SCARF principles and be committed to the development of yourself and others.
Job responsibilities
* To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to service users.
* To promote the participation of service users and relatives in assessments and care planning.
* To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
* To have a good understanding of what has led to a person requiring our service and take a proactive approach towards discharge planning according to local policy.
* To ensure that all care plans in the ward are completed, up to date and evaluated regularly.
* To participate in weekly multi-disciplinary clinical reviews.
* To liaise with, and refer to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care and support for service users.
* To identify and record all incidents and concerns and report back to the Ward Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Adult Nurse Registered
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Intermediate Care / Rehab
* Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care to meet the needs of the service users
Attitudes and values
* Demonstrate a genuine interest and passion in the role
* Ability to work shift 24/7 pattern
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata if part time)
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