Staff Nurse - Care of The Elderly. Ward 4
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you passionate about ensuring that all elderly people have the opportunity to live fulfilled and respected lives as well as providing care with dignity that meets older people's needs? Do you enjoy working closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team in order to provide effective and safe care?
It is essential that the successful candidate can be professional, diplomatic, and caring as you will be challenged with the varied demands of the ward. You must have the ability to prioritise your working day under pressure while ensuring the values and behaviours of the Trust are upheld.
We encourage and welcome applicants to carry out an informal visit to our unit and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Main Duties of the Job
An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development, and supervision of the team.
Job Responsibilities
1. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.
2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
7. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Evidence of knowledge within the field.
* Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues.
Experience
* Years of experience.
* Previous Acute Medicine Experience.
Communication Skills
* Ability to respond to different needs of patients in different settings.
* Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside of team.
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata.
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