Staff Nurse - SDEC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals

Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements

Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities

Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained

Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately

To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication

Professional Responsibilities

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence

Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives

Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed

Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives

Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation

Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors

Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner

Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act

Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies

Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk

Communication

Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues

Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients

Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care

Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management

Will give and receive day / night reports

Acting as team leader / member / coordinator as necessary

Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary

Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel

Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation

Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care

Education and Professional Development

Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students

Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward

Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team

Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff

Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff

Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities

Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments

Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within our organisation we do recommend that staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, this is no longer a mandatory requirement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
• Mentorship qualification - or be currently working towards this
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
• Knowledge of the individual's responsibility towards health and Safety

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on own and in a team
• Experience of working in the relevant area

Skills

Essential

• Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic
• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Competent in basic life support

Values Based Question

Essential

• How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

Employer's website

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