An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and committed individual to work within our friendly multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and committed professional with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality care for patients with medical conditions.
Juniper ward at Barnet Hospital is a 24 bedded ward, it is a fantastic area to work and develop your nursing skills, in relation to acute medical conditions. You will be able to experience caring for patients having delirium, dementia and behavioural issues.
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.
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 an acute 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 the Education department.
We offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within different specialties and sites.
We offer you:
1. On-going learning and development opportunities including leadership courses.
2. Individually tailored career development pathways.
3. Internal transfer opportunities.
4. Accommodation (varied across the sites).
5. Opportunity to self-roster (varied across the departments).
6. Opportunities to take part in various Quality Improvement Projects.
7. Nurseries and childcare vouchers; NHS Pension; Seasonal Loan Scheme.
8. Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool (RFH site).
9. Working with supportive, friendly and forward-thinking teams.
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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million 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.
Job responsibilities
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 or unqualified staff in all aspects of care.
Ensure that staff have 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 coordinators 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 utilization.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & Professional Qualifications
* Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development.
* Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards.
Experience
* Post-registration experience working in an acute hospital setting.
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
* Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards.
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Ability to plan and prioritize workload.
* Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate.
* Skilled in the use of computer/keyboards.
* Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
* Ability to work well within a team.
* Knowledge of risk management.
* Ability to lead change and service improvement.
* Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements.
* To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
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.
£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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