Job responsibilities
Communication
Develop effective communication skills and
strategies within the department. Displaying excellent written and verbal
communication
Hold effective interpersonal and listening
skills enabling optimum communication with patients, their families and the
multi-disciplinary team
To demonstrate politeness, courtesy,
respect and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives
and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations
Maintain and promote effective
communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other
Wards/Departments
To adapt communication skills to overcome
any barriers that may be met
Contribute towards sharing good practice
within the ward/department
To promote a positive image of HMT at all times
To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in
ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times
Keep accurate and complete records of patients
documentation and care plans. Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained
to HMT standards (including electronic records)
Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of
information in line with data protection.
Professional
The post holder must at all times work in
accordance with the NMC the Code
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to
evidence-based practice
To maintain confidentiality surrounding
patients admissions and treatment at all times
To promote the Health care Management
Trusts (HMT) image to all individuals, groups and organizations both within
the hospital and to the community at large
To ensure that all patient care is
documented, all the relevant documentation is completed accurately within
agreed timescales using approved patient documentation, in line with NMC and
local standards
To order tests and clinical investigations
as directed using the clients IT systems and access results as appropriate
ensuring that the correct results are documented.
Planning
and Organising
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate
programs of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve
the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients.
A holistic approach to caring should be
planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological,
pathological, spiritual, socio-economic and cultural aspects which influence
the care of clients within your specific specialty.
Implement a nursing plan for an assigned
group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for
individual care pathways and discharge planning.
Prioritise
workload as ward acuity requires being aware of budget requirements
Maintain excellent clinical standards of
nursing practice
Contribute to setting goals and
benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools and implement guidelines (e.g.
NICE) where appropriate in line with quality governance.
Analytical
Be able to identify potential risks and carry out risk assessments
consistent with organisation policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Be
able to report accidents/faults immediately, and ensure the correct procedure
is followed i.e. completion of incident recording forms, reporting actions
taken, and placing faulty equipment out of commission. Be aware of health and
safety issues and attends training sessions and mandatory training. The post
holder must ensure continuity of care between home and hospital/clinic and
that appropriate aftercare is provide following discharge from
hospital/clinic
Exhibit advocacy and decision-making skills
autonomously in relation to patient care
Provide a plan of care for patients, using evidence-based practice to
the specific needs of the patient, relatives, and carers, including
information about clinical needs and conditions, health promotion, providing
support and advice where necessary.
Be able to identify and react appropriately
to changing demands, situations and pressures in the department and
prioritize accordingly, working as part of the team to be flexible and
accommodating as appropriate.
Task Specific Skills
knowledge and experience in surgical nursing, working
with complex surgical patients with a vast variety of patient specialties
assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and
adapt and make necessary changes while maintaining privacy and dignity
a range of physical skills also include, administering
injections, venepuncture, taking blood pressure readings, using a keyboard,
using mechanical equipment, transferring patients, fitting prescribed splints
and other health care aids.
identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate
action
be able to manage change in a recognised timescale,
adhering to deadlines, and evaluating that change, considering service
provider, public and patients
demonstrate an enquiring approach to patient care
competency in pre-op admission and appropriate risk
assessment and care planning to meet individual needs
maintains a safe environment for the patient pre and
post-surgery, including monitoring vital signs as per post-operative policy,
while providing high standard and quality care
safely administers prescribed medications and monitor
effects
ensure documentation is accurate, precise, legible and
up to date
Basic/Intermediate life support (ALS trained desirable)
understands Safeguarding issues, and how to report any
issues that should arise
teaching and mentoring awareness
competent with computers and able to use clinical
systems
understanding of clinical governance and experience
with audits
ability to work both autonomously and within a
team
have valid NMC Registration and Revalidation
knowledge and understanding of the private sector
experience of working in a consultant-led environment
collaborating with other members of the ward team to
ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard
to delegate tasks and activities to a range of team
members in relation to patient care
to actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients
and staff in line with national strategy requirements
demonstrates evidence of applying current research to
practice
in conjunction with the staff team, contribute to
developing and maintaining a ward/department ethos and provide a standard
approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care.
Training and Professional Development
successfully complete induction program
participate in HMT appraisal and personal
development plan schemes by meeting with the team leader/appraiser and to
include feedback from a selection of internal staff and team members
attend all mandatory training
participate in the program for preceptorship and to be
a support to new and junior staff as required
contribute to the development and maintenance of a
positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors
to participate in staff education and development,
including utilizing appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a
resource for learners and the nursing team as/when required
complete Revalidation requirements
maintain a personal and professional profile and
maintain skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice
strive
to stay up to date with evidence-based practice and surgical initiatives
supervise
the practice of other members of the team, identify gaps in knowledge and
skills, facilitate professional development and identify learning
opportunities
ensure
safe use of equipment within the department, undertaking, organizing and
delivering training where necessary
undertake
Clinical Supervision as part of the local requirements
Health and Safety
To provide an environment ensuring the
safety and welfare of patients and staff by complying with:
Health
& Safety at Work Act
Fire
Prevention and Management
COSHH
use risk assessment processes to ensure the
safety of patients, staff and visitors within the department is maintained
comply with safer handling principles,
techniques, policy and guidelines
comply with Infection Prevention and
Control principles, techniques, policy and guidelines
demonstrate awareness and compliance with
HMT policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and core behaviors
be aware of the HMT framework of clinical
governance, patient safety walk rounds within the ward or department and
seeking advice or guidance where necessary
identify and report clinical risks to the
ward/departmental manager so that appropriate action can be taken in
accordance with HMT risk management policy
to provide a suitable and safe environment
for the physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of staff,
patients/clients along with their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or
advice where necessary
record and report all incidents/complaints
involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with HMT policies and
assist in any investigations as required.
