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 acute surgery
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
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary 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 ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
You will be supported by excellent Clinical Practice Educators and Education department.
We offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within different specialities and sites.
We offer you: o On-Going learning and development opportunities including leadership course o Individually tailored career development pathways o Internal Transfer opportunities o Accommodation (varied across the sites) o Opportunity to self-roster (varied across the departments) o Opportunities to take part in various Quality Improvement Projects o Nurseries and childcare vouchers; NHS Pension; Seasonal Loan Scheme o Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool (RFH site) o Working with supportive, friendly and forward thinking team
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary 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 ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
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 use of computer/key board
* 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
Personal Qualities & Attributes
* Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
* Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
* Enthusiastic and assertive
* Adaptable to change
* Diplomatic and calm
* To be flexible and approachable
* Ability to work rotating shifts
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 yearper annum inclusive of HCAS
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