An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and committed individual to work within our friendly multidisciplinary team. We are looking for 2 x RN who is an enthusiastic and committed professional with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality care for Elderly patients with medical conditions. Palm Ward at Barnet Hospital is a 22 bedded ward, it is a fantastic area to work and develop your nursing skills, in relation to Elderly Acute medical conditions. 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. The ward is known as being very friendly and supportive and we enjoy our daily work.
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 setup in a 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 specialities and sites.
We offer you:
* On-going learning and development opportunities including leadership courses
* Individually tailored career development pathways
* Internal transfer opportunities
* Accommodation (varied across the sites)
* Opportunity to self-roster (varied across the departments)
* Opportunities to take part in various Quality Improvement Projects
* Nurseries and childcare vouchers; NHS Pension; Seasonal Loan Scheme
* Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool (RFH site)
* Working with supportive, friendly and forward-thinking teams
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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 prioritise workload
* Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
* Skilled in the use of computer/keyboard
* 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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