South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our hardworking and dynamic nursing team in the highly performing and fast paced Emergency Department at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust.
The Emergency Department has an experienced and dedicated Clinical Learning Lead team focused on supporting the personal and professional development of our nursing team. Additionally, we are supported by consultants, junior doctors, clinical educators and a caring and dedicated multi-disciplinary team; all who want to make a difference for our patients.
South Warwickshire is a fantastic Trust to work for; in return for your care and commitment to us, we will actively support staff education and the development of your career. We offer excellent development programmes at Band 5 level including clinical skills, leadership training and link nurse roles.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Responsibilities
* Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.
* Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.
* Ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.
* Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.
* Show empathy, understanding, and professionalism when communicating with patients, their carers and families.
* Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.
* Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meet professional NMC guidelines.
* Act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.
* Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department.
* Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.
* Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies.
* NMC Registration.
* IT Skills.
* Non-medical prescriber.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
* Community Nursing.
* Care of older people.
Skills
* Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process.
* Able to efficiently plan and allocate work.
* Able to manage time effectively.
* Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness.
* Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity.
* Must be able to work on own initiative and supervise other staff effectively.
* Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices.
Personal Qualities
* Able to work as an effective team member.
* Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written.
* Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others.
* Able to adapt to changing circumstances.
* Able to achieve personal objectives.
Other Job Requirements
* Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties.
* Independent means of transport/car driver.
* Must be willing to travel across localities.
* Able to change duties at short notice.
* Aware of current NHS issues and priorities.
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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