Please note this role is based in West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham.
The post-holder is responsible for prioritising and organising the effective running of clinics within an Outpatients setting. He/she works as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required and deputising for the Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence. The post-holder displays effective communication skills and works as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing students and more junior colleagues as required.
Main duties of the job
1. Effectively deputises for Sister in charge / Charge Nurse in their absence, organising the daily running and staffing of the department.
2. Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping.
3. Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient-centred care.
4. Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.
5. Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.
6. Assists in the effective induction, mentorship, support and development of new staff, students and more junior colleagues.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.
Our values:
* Aspirational
* Resourceful
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the Job description attached.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Education
* Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) (RSCN (Pt 8) if appropriate)
Experience
* Experience as student/Registered Nurse
Skills
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.
Depending on experience.
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