The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
To rotate to ground floor oncology outpatients as needed (RFH site).
To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
• To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff
• To contribute to the development of evidence based guidelines/policies relating to speciality
• To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation
• To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for
• To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures
• Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care
• To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care
• To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment
• Be accountable at all times for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk
• Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities
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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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
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This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025