Job summary
Recovery Staff Nurse - PACU, Band 5
We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic people to join our team.
In this post you are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care using clinical expertise and skill.The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, in meeting the needs of the patients.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, safe, effective, individualised care to patients and support to their relatives.
- To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating an assigned area of the department in the absence of more senior staff.
- To work within multi-disciplinary team whilst providing continuity of care to all the patients admitted and discharged within the department.
- To participate in the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff as required.
- To ensure that all activities are carried out within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals,Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people.Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's,in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for -our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe,effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate.We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminsterand are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of evidence based care to a designated group of patients.
- To be responsible for the management of an assigned group of patients.
- To adhere to NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and standards of Registration at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times. (see Trusts Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy)
- To involve families and carers in the planning and provision of care where appropriate.
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.
- To have regard and respect for patients cultural, religious beliefs, privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality (see Trusts Policy on Equality and Diversity)
- To rotate in all Recovery area as required (i.e. Adult/Main Theatre, Paediatric, Burns and Treatment Centre)
- To participate in activities such as benchmarking and audit to ensure that the service and patient care are monitored, evaluated and improvements made.
- To report any/all clinical incidents using the DATIX online reporting system and participate in the investigation of incidents as required.
- To maintain standards of documentation including paper and computer records such as CERNER and in accordance with the Trust and NMC Standard for Records and Record Keeping.
- To ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
- To complete all required trainings essential for the role which includes ILS, PILS, IV Medication and Administration Training, Pain Management and Mandatory Training/E-learning modules within the anniversary of start date.
Quality Improvement/ Clinical Governance
- To participate in auditing areas of clinical practice to improve the quality of service
- To take escalate issues which require action to mitigate patient or user dissatisfaction/complaint.
- To demonstrate awareness of clinical risk and contribute to the reporting of health and safety issues.
- To assist with or participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to Service Improvement / Clinical Governance
- To work within statutory guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks, AAGBI
- To follow the principles within the Clinical Governance and Research Governance Framework using clinical risk team as a resource
- To practice in accordance with the Trusts Nursing Vision and Strategy
- To proactively report incidents using the Trusts internal incident reporting system.
Professional Responsibilities
- To adhere to NMC / HPC Code of Professional Conduct and standards at all times.
- To critically reflect on own performance through peer, network, team feedback and clinical supervision and ensure that clinical knowledge is kept up to date.
- To recognise opportunities for own professional development and that of others.
- To adhere to and operate within hospital policies and procedures.
- To ensure that working conditions are safe, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Infection Control Policy.
- To participate in own performance appraisal with assigned appraiser.
- To complete and achieve all clinical competencies as required within the job role.
- To maintain your own personal development by attending the mandatory study sessions as required by the Trust and professional NMC/HCPC requirements for on-going registration.
- To be a team player at all times.
Management Responsibilities
- To act as a role model at all times.
- To exercise leadership as appropriate.
- To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of all staff.
- To ensure effective admission/discharge/transfer of patients into and out of the department by liaising with other wards/departments as required.
- To keep the coordinator/floor manager informed of significant changes in the day to day situation.
- To act as a liaison within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum and timely patient care.
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
Education and Research
- To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the department speciality
- To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
- To participate in departmental, Trust and Directorate initiatives to develop practice and support change.
- To act as a preceptor/mentor to unqualified/qualified staff as requested.
- To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising.
- To participate in the department education programme and clinical governance activities.
PLEASE SEE JD/PS FOR DETAILS OF THE POST
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of evidence based care to a designated group of patients.
- To be responsible for the management of an assigned group of patients.
- To adhere to NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and standards of Registration at all times.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times. (see Trusts Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy)
- To involve families and carers in the planning and provision of care where appropriate.
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.
- To have regard and respect for patients cultural, religious beliefs, privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality (see Trusts Policy on Equality and Diversity)
- To rotate in all Recovery area as required (i.e. Adult/Main Theatre, Paediatric, Burns and Treatment Centre)
- To participate in activities such as benchmarking and audit to ensure that the service and patient care are monitored, evaluated and improvements made.
- To report any/all clinical incidents using the DATIX online reporting system and participate in the investigation of incidents as required.
- To maintain standards of documentation including paper and computer records such as CERNER and in accordance with the Trust and NMC Standard for Records and Record Keeping.
- To ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
- To complete all required trainings essential for the role which includes ILS, PILS, IV Medication and Administration Training, Pain Management and Mandatory Training/E-learning modules within the anniversary of start date.
Quality Improvement/ Clinical Governance
- To participate in auditing areas of clinical practice to improve the quality of service
- To take escalate issues which require action to mitigate patient or user dissatisfaction/complaint.
- To demonstrate awareness of clinical risk and contribute to the reporting of health and safety issues.
- To assist with or participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to Service Improvement / Clinical Governance
- To work within statutory guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks, AAGBI
- To follow the principles within the Clinical Governance and Research Governance Framework using clinical risk team as a resource
- To practice in accordance with the Trusts Nursing Vision and Strategy
- To proactively report incidents using the Trusts internal incident reporting system.
Professional Responsibilities
- To adhere to NMC / HPC Code of Professional Conduct and standards at all times.
- To critically reflect on own performance through peer, network, team feedback and clinical supervision and ensure that clinical knowledge is kept up to date.
- To recognise opportunities for own professional development and that of others.
- To adhere to and operate within hospital policies and procedures.
- To ensure that working conditions are safe, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Infection Control Policy.
- To participate in own performance appraisal with assigned appraiser.
- To complete and achieve all clinical competencies as required within the job role.
- To maintain your own personal development by attending the mandatory study sessions as required by the Trust and professional NMC/HCPC requirements for on-going registration.
- To be a team player at all times.
Management Responsibilities
- To act as a role model at all times.
- To exercise leadership as appropriate.
- To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of all staff.
- To ensure effective admission/discharge/transfer of patients into and out of the department by liaising with other wards/departments as required.
- To keep the coordinator/floor manager informed of significant changes in the day to day situation.
- To act as a liaison within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum and timely patient care.
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
Education and Research
- To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the department speciality
- To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
- To participate in departmental, Trust and Directorate initiatives to develop practice and support change.
- To act as a preceptor/mentor to unqualified/qualified staff as requested.
- To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising.
- To participate in the department education programme and clinical governance activities.
PLEASE SEE JD/PS FOR DETAILS OF THE POST
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or ODP
- Evidence of post registration study/training (i.e. ILS, PILS, ALS, IV administration, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Post registration qualification/course relevant to the specialty (i.e. ENB or perioperative course, teaching and assessing/mentorship
- At least 1 year acute clinical care experience
- Previous recovery/HDU/ITU experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to provide and manage care of post operative patients
- Experienced user of hospital based computer systems
Desirable
- Previous recovery experience (both adult and paeds)
- Experience in nursing critically ill patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and safe patient care skills
- Knowledgeable in the care of post operative patients Understanding of the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct
- Understanding of the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the MDT
- Awareness of current health issues/ evidence based practice
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or ODP
- Evidence of post registration study/training (i.e. ILS, PILS, ALS, IV administration, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Post registration qualification/course relevant to the specialty (i.e. ENB or perioperative course, teaching and assessing/mentorship
- At least 1 year acute clinical care experience
- Previous recovery/HDU/ITU experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to provide and manage care of post operative patients
- Experienced user of hospital based computer systems
Desirable
- Previous recovery experience (both adult and paeds)
- Experience in nursing critically ill patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and safe patient care skills
- Knowledgeable in the care of post operative patients Understanding of the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct
- Understanding of the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the MDT
- Awareness of current health issues/ evidence based practice
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills
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).