Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Bank Registered Nurse to join our team at LivingCare Sheffield. The role will consist of supporting the clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care in the Outpatients and Imaging department.
Main duties of the job
* Working within the NMC code of conduct, maintaining professional responsibilities and acting as a positive role model for other staff members.
* Ensuring that the clinical setting has an adequate skill mix to support the needs of the clinicians and patients.
* Continuous effective communication to patients, staff and the wider MDT.
* Reporting and investigating incidents, near misses and complaints, escalating issues to the Clinical Services Manager and implementing changes when necessary.
* Share knowledge and information with staff members and involve them in decision making.
* Provide evidenced based, safe and effective care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
* Maintain a high standard of record keeping, including patient records, ensuring that they are clear and accurate.
* Work closely with the MDT to maintain excellent and efficient clinical care and outcomes.
* Work together with the Health and Safety lead, ensuring the clinical environment is safe for staff and patients and following the process for escalation if there are risks to the health and safety of staff and patients.
* Monitoring equipment for defaults and reporting any issues as required.
* Maintaining excellent infection control standards; referring to policies and procedures where appropriate. Acting as a role model for infection control in the clinical setting and challenging poor practice.
* Monitoring the cleanliness of the clinical setting daily and escalating any concerns to the Clinical Services Manager.
* Mentoring and supervising clinical staff and students where needed.
* Having an awareness of the waste management policies and processes as well as making sure that staff are aware of the correct waste disposal procedures and are adhering to the waste management policy.
* Monitoring stock levels, ordering and usage and escalate any concerns to the Clinical Services Manager.
* Conducting audits, risk assessments and checklists as required by the Clinical Services Manager, reporting back to them with any positive or negative feedback.
* Supporting an open and honest culture, that is inclusive of all staff members.
* Keeping up to date with mandatory training. Support and facilitate staff to complete theirs.
* Moving and handling practices should be safe and as taught in training.
* Assist the Clinical Services Manager in maintaining safe and effective medicines management practices in the clinical setting, working closely with the Pharmacist and Clinical Services Manager. Monitoring the safe storage, ordering and administration of drugs.
About us
* LivingCare Group is a set of companies that operate across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care, and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.
* Our services are developed in response to local demands across the health economy and in line with the NHS governance and contractual requirements.
* Our continuing success as a business is down to the talent, hard work and dedication of our staff. Along with great job satisfaction, you can look forward to a competitive salary, opportunities to grow, a pension scheme and great employee benefits.
* We fully believe in investing in our staff to help them reach their career goals and full potential. We offer all staff the chance to further their education with free training courses in any field that will both benefit themselves and the company.
* Here at LivingCare we are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues.
* Free onsite parking.
* Quality working environment.
* Exclusive discounts.
* Flexible working.
* Work life balance is a priority here at LivingCare, with services running at sociable times. 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday.
* Blue Light Card NHS discount at a range of shops and restaurants.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
* Annual pay review.
* Culture matrix programme: we organise special events every month to support our teams.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne
* Good time/resource management skills
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
* To be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
* Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit
* To have Preparation for mentorship course (ENB998) or equivalent
* Access to own transportation to support cross site working
Qualifications Essential
* NMC Qualified
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: LivingCare Group (Fountain Diagnostic)
Address: Medical Diagnostics Centre, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Employer's website: https://www.livingcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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