Band 5 Staff Nurse Recovery Royal Brompton

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the supervision of the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development.

Responsible for continuing professional development and overall performance.

Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area.

Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard and participate in conducting nursing audits to achieve the agreed goals and benchmark standards of care.

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.

Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence-based practice.

To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

To be aware of the Trusts framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.

Identify and report clinical risks to the wardmanager /matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.

Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.

To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements.

Demonstrate research awareness when carrying out patient care.

To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good patient relations.

Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.

To promote a positive image of the Trust.

To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided

Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.

Participate in the Trusts appraisal and person development plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually.

Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.

Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice.

Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.

Use the Trust intranet to enhance care and for professional development.

Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.

Following Trust/local guidelines to access results from the EPIC.

To work together with the ward team to ensure effective use of resources

To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.

To participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurse and colleagues.

Under the supervision of the ward / department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development.

To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.

To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communcation skills
• All staff are expected to take responsibiity for their own continual personal and professional development

Desirable

• Nursing degree or equivalent
• Critical Care Experience
• ICU or recovery Experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good interprofessonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to proritise
• Able to manage difficult situations
• IT skills
• Willingness to participate in continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Able to practise within the scope of the NMC Code of professional Conduct

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Flexible
• Able to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton hospital

Sydney Street chelsea

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)