Job summary
If you are a registered nurse committed to providing the best care possible for patients who require an acute medical admission then this job is for you!
Shalbourne Medical Assessment Unit (SMAU), Short Stay Unit (SSU) and Medically Expected Unit (MEU) is a 30 bedded unit receiving medically expected patients from GP referrals. Linnet Acute Medical Unit (LAMU) is a 32 bedded unit receiving all Medical referrals from ED. All patients are assessed triaged and reviewed by the Acute Medical team before transferring to appropriate inpatient areas. We work closely with multiple teams offering a vast learning experience.
Main duties of the job
We admit patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients stay on SMAU/LAMU for up to 48 hours, during which time a management plan is initiated by the Acute Medical Consultant Team.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.Service - We will put our patients firstTeamwork - We will work togetherAmbition - We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.9. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.10. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.11. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.12. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.13. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.14. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the outpatient team to develop action plans to address issues.15. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.16. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.17. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values.Patient Client Care18. The Staff Nurse will assist in the provision of support to patients and staff in the delivery of individual nursing care in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.19. Promote and maintain a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, carers, relatives, visitors and staff.20. Assist in the implementation and delivery of the Trust Carers strategy.21. Actively participate in the delivery of nurse led clinical interventions.22. Participate in the delivery of speciality patient health assessment programme and pre-operative investigations as per agreed protocols.23. Listen and respond appropriately to consumer feedback in conjunction with Patient Advice Liaison Services (PALS).24. Participate in effectively managing complaints as per Trust policy.Budget Responsibilities25. The Staff Nurse will participate in the efficient and effective use of resources to ensure the quality and cost effectiveness of service provision.26. Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in effective budget management.27. Participate in the appropriate staffing of the clinical area in accordance with agreed staffing model.Responsibilities for People or Training28. Maintain knowledge of current best practice guidelines and research.Other Factors29. Ensure own compliance with mandatory training and re-validation requirements.30. Maintain active status on NMC Register.31. Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents.32. Maintain a professional portfolio.33. Ensure that the correct methods of moving / manual handling of patients and equipment is utilised.34. Ability to deal with distressed patients / clients on a regular basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.9. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.10. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.11. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.12. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.13. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.14. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the outpatient team to develop action plans to address issues.15. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.16. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.17. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values.Patient Client Care18. The Staff Nurse will assist in the provision of support to patients and staff in the delivery of individual nursing care in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.19. Promote and maintain a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, carers, relatives, visitors and staff.20. Assist in the implementation and delivery of the Trust Carers strategy.21. Actively participate in the delivery of nurse led clinical interventions.22. Participate in the delivery of speciality patient health assessment programme and pre-operative investigations as per agreed protocols.23. Listen and respond appropriately to consumer feedback in conjunction with Patient Advice Liaison Services (PALS).24. Participate in effectively managing complaints as per Trust policy.Budget Responsibilities25. The Staff Nurse will participate in the efficient and effective use of resources to ensure the quality and cost effectiveness of service provision.26. Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in effective budget management.27. Participate in the appropriate staffing of the clinical area in accordance with agreed staffing model.Responsibilities for People or Training28. Maintain knowledge of current best practice guidelines and research.Other Factors29. Ensure own compliance with mandatory training and re-validation requirements.30. Maintain active status on NMC Register.31. Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents.32. Maintain a professional portfolio.33. Ensure that the correct methods of moving / manual handling of patients and equipment is utilised.34. Ability to deal with distressed patients / clients on a regular basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- First Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- I.T. Literate.
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills.
- Able to undertake audits
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- First Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- I.T. Literate.
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills.
- Able to undertake audits
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
