Job summary
Ansty Ward cares for Urology In-Patients and Day Surgery, with some general Surgical Day Case / Short Stay patients.
We are looking for qualified nurses to join our friendly team, who are highly motivated, flexible, dynamic and dedicated to their professional development.
In return, we offer an environment for you to develop your knowledge and skills within the Urology speciality.
Ansty Ward is a fast paced environment. You will be supported by our Clinical Educator, as well as the ward team and wider specialist staff.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence based nursing care delivered to patients.
- Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward.
- Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
- Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses and Health Care Assistants.
- The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops
AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate.
- To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out.
- To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded.
- Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met.
- Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
- To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs.
- Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
- Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes.
- Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs.
- Ensure that best practice care is delivered.
- Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Act as a role model showing example in regard to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance.
- To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Policy.
- Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.
- Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy
- Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators.
- Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments.
- Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Policy.
- Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resources.
- Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively.
- Provide a supportive role to the ward manager to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate.
- To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out.
- To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded.
- Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met.
- Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
- To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs.
- Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
- Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes.
- Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs.
- Ensure that best practice care is delivered.
- Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Act as a role model showing example in regard to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance.
- To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Policy.
- Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.
- Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy
- Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators.
- Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments.
- Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Policy.
- Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resources.
- Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively.
- Provide a supportive role to the ward manager to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration (or soon to qualify)
Experience
Essential
- Hospital / care experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Development
Essential
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration (or soon to qualify)
Experience
Essential
- Hospital / care experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Development
Essential
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
