Treetops is an inpatient unit with 22 beds. Our primary area of expertise is elective orthopaedics, but we also handle urology, breast care, and plastics. We have 14 side rooms and 2 bays. We are open seven days a week offering procedures Monday to Saturday. Our team aspires to provide high quality and evidence based; clinical, developmental, and patient centred care to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
PURPOSE OF JOB:
1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the team under the direction of the NIC.
2. To be responsible for the organising and co-ordination of nursing services in the department in the absence of senior staff on a regular basis.
3. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
4. To be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standards.
5. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.
6. To be accountable as a prominent role model, leading by example, demonstrating diverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values while overseeing the department.
7. Taking responsibility for the planning, practice and evaluation of nursing care ensuring that the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
8. To work with the clinical nurse specialists and wider MDT in developing and providing specialised nursing care programmes to a diverse range of patients and to ensure support to carers.
9. Ensure the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job responsibilities
1. To assist the Junior Sister / Charge nurse in ensuring effective and efficient management within the department.
2. To play a lead role in the achievement and maintenance of high standards of patient care.
3. To use all resources efficiently and effectively and maintain operational standards taking responsibility for regular testing and maintenance of all equipment.
4. Liaise with all other departments as appropriate, to be aware of and participate in the implementation of Trust wide issues.
5. To communicate effectively with members of the multi-professional team and other agencies as required.
6. To discuss and obtain consent where appropriate in accordance with consent policy.
7. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure high standards of nursing documentation where necessary.
8. To ensure safe and appropriate discharge from the department following consultation treatment.
9. To demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles of Infection Control and the highest standards when performing aseptic techniques.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Registered General Nurse (RGN)
* Current NMC Registration
* Degree in nursing or other relevant field
* Undertaking or completing further academic study
Experience
* At least 6 months of post-registration experience in an inpatient setting.
* Assess, plan evaluate and implement care ensuring that current research is utilized.
* Excellent written/communication skills.
* Knowledge/experience in coaching and mentoring.
* Knowledge/experience in quality improvement tools.
Skills & Knowledge
* Assess, plan and implement high quality care.
* Able to evaluate nursing care.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Enthusiastic & motivated.
* Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Special Requirements
* Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service, working long days, night shifts, weekends & bank holidays.
* To work in other areas of the Trust when required.
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum INCL HCAS
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