Registered Nurse Band 5

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and Responsibilities1.1 The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and thedevelopment implementation and evaluation of programs of care.1.2 Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained.1.3 Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.1.5 Mentorship support of new staff.1.6 Mentorship/support of student nurses.1.7 To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording.1.8 Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy.

1.9 To undertake further training to administer Systemic anti-cancer therapies and give out of hours advice via the acute oncology/haematology 24 hour phone line

Professional Issues2.1 To keep abreast of current trends and developments within nursing, beingconstantly aware of the need for self-development.2.2 To participate in Personal Development Planning2.3 To participate in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Advice to patients and relatives.2.5 Undertake specific projects requested by Ward/Department Manager.2.6 Support/promote effective usage of all ward/department resources.2.7 Flexibility of hours of work as to fit the needs of the service.2.8 To keep in line with registration revalidation requirements

Health and Safety ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place.To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trust procedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to senior management and specialist advisers.

Moving and Handling ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that all moving and handling tasks within their area of responsibility are assessed, that there is a manual handling plan indicating safe systems of work, and that documentation is regularly maintained and updated.To observe and monitor the application of M&H skills, ensuring safe practice.To attend appropriate training in accordance with the M&H assessed risks within the work area.

ConfidentialityAll staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of their employment with the NHS, including matters relating to other members of staff, patients and members of the public.

Equality and DiversityAll employees are required to follow and implement the Trust's equal opportunities policy and to undergo any training and development activities to ensure that they can carry out their duties and responsibilities in terms of promoting, developing, implementing and reviewing the policy arrangements in the course of their work.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable AdultsAll employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the Trusts procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact. Staff must also ensure they receive the appropriate level of safeguarding children and vulnerable adult training depending on their role in the Trust.

Infection ControlIt is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they understand and follow the infection control policies, procedures and best practice applicable within the Trust. In particular:- Observe all infection control policies and practices relevant to the post- Act as a role model to others regarding infection control best practice- Ensure that they keep up to date and attend all relevant training relating to infection control issues applicable to their post.- Ensure that patients, visitors and contractors are aware of and follow infection control best practice (where applicable).- Report non-compliance or concerns regarding infection control issues / best practice to their line manager

Trust ValuesTo work inline with the Trust values and promote these within teams, departments and divisions in the Trust.Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely a guide to the responsibilities of the post holder. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties within the sphere of their competence to meet the changing needs of the service.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Acute NHS experience

Desirable

• 1 year post Registration experience
• Intravenous Drug Administration
• Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy) administration

Desireable

Desirable

• Undertaken Mentorship training
• Broad clinical knowledge base

Desirable

Desirable

• Good IT 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS FT

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)