Staff Nurse Band 5

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the nursing care given to individual patients, without direct supervision. They will be personally accountable for the nursing standards of such delegated duties. They will also be responsible for demonstrating procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff, thus facilitating learning. The post holder is expected to take charge of the ward or department as required. They will provide evidence based care, advice and information to patients and their relatives. They will be expected to treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy.

Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.

Be accountable for own nursing practice and work unsupervised and on own initiative, but to be responsible to the Ward Manager for all aspects of their work.

Deliver a high standard of comprehensive skilled and evidence based nursing care to patients.

Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them, such as learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward, know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward.

Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This will include passing on news of a patients death or helping a patient/relative understand a diagnosis such as cancer.

Assist patients, carers and their families to identify health and well-being goals.

Support and empower patients, carers and their families to achieve their health and well being goals.

Accurately record observations and changes in patients conditions and report back to the responsible nurse in charge.

Assist in planning and implementing methods of rehabilitation for patients and their carers.

Liaise with colleagues and other agencies, including Social Services, to ensure continuity of patient care.

Contribute to the integration of Whittington Health and Social Services.

Extend their nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training that may be required in addition to keeping up to date with professional developments.

Attend staff meetings and other relevant meetings.

Participate in research projects and/or innovations, including health promotion and chronic disease management activities.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that ensure safety and continuity of patient care.

Be computer literate.

Utilise appropriate resources in the provision of total patient care.

Be aware of, and act in, accordance with agreed policy procedures legislation and NMC standards.

Participate in the orientation of new staff and nursing students, and act as a mentor to nursing students and healthcare assistants where appropriate.

Demonstrate practice to nursing students and other staff.

Undertake other relevant duties arising from the work of the Primary Health Care Team as requested by the District Nurse Team Manger and/or Lead District Nurse and/or Nurse Manager District Nursing.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse 1st Level
• Evidence of work based learning and ability to meet competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Further postgraduate certification
• Up to date PREP portfolio
• Clinical/research based skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• IT skills
• Venepuncture
• Catheterisation:- Male Female

Desirable

• IV Drug administration
• Wound management
• Understanding of evidence based practice

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Commitment to 6Cs (including compassionate care) and how they underpin all nursing practice
• Multidisciplinary approach and integrated working
• NMC code

Desirable

• Management of resources
• Awareness of equal opportunities/equal access
• Experience and understanding of team work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Assertiveness
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Demonstrates vision and commitment to the organisation

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington

Magdala Avenue,

London

N19 2NF

Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)