Job summary
To provide effective clinical and holistic individualised patient centred care to the patients and families, ensuring delivery is to the highest standard. Maintaining evidenced based practice is performed at all times, being responsible for updating own knowledge and skills in line with the Trust polices, multidisciplinary team and the NMC Code. Developing leadership skills, actively participating in service development.
For all nurses, it is vital to consolidate own practice, completing relevant clinical and mandatory competences. Utilising the support from the MDT and relevant colleagues within your arena of practice.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guideline
To ensure high quality, evidence-based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, planning, implementation, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
Delegating care to unregistered carers and retaining responsibility for care
To be flexible and willing to be redeployed to an area within the sphere of their clinical expertise to provide clinical support and assist with facilitating safe staffing across the Trust when required
To ensure that all patients have a safe and effective discharge plan. To collaborate with the integrated discharge team for complex discharges. To undertake the Shift Co-ordinator (nurse in charge) role on a shift basis once competency achieved
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines To ensure high quality, evidence-based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, planning, implementation, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
- Delegating care to unregistered carers and retaining responsibility for care
- To be flexible and willing to be redeployed to an area within the sphere of their clinical expertise to provide clinical support and assist with facilitating safe staffing across the Trust when require
- To ensure that all patients’ have a safe and effective discharge plan. To collaborate with the integrated discharge team for complex discharges
- To undertake the Shift Co-ordinator (nurse in charge) role on a shift basis once competency is achieved
- To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patient physical, social and psychological needs are met Liaise with a multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
- Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
- Recognise the signs of “deterioration” and take action as required without delay
- Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with hospital life support
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including controlled drugs, blood transfusion and blood products
- For more details please see JD attached
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our busy Surgical Ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses looking to develop their surgical nursing skills within a supportive NHS team.
You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing elective and emergency surgical procedures, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.
What We Offer
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Surgical Skills Trainings
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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NHS Pension Scheme
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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Supportive and inclusive working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines To ensure high quality, evidence-based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, planning, implementation, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
- Delegating care to unregistered carers and retaining responsibility for care
- To be flexible and willing to be redeployed to an area within the sphere of their clinical expertise to provide clinical support and assist with facilitating safe staffing across the Trust when require
- To ensure that all patients’ have a safe and effective discharge plan. To collaborate with the integrated discharge team for complex discharges
- To undertake the Shift Co-ordinator (nurse in charge) role on a shift basis once competency is achieved
- To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patient physical, social and psychological needs are met Liaise with a multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
- Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
- Recognise the signs of “deterioration” and take action as required without delay
- Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with hospital life support
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including controlled drugs, blood transfusion and blood products
- For more details please see JD attached
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our busy Surgical Ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses looking to develop their surgical nursing skills within a supportive NHS team.
You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing elective and emergency surgical procedures, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.
What We Offer
-
Surgical Skills Trainings
-
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
-
NHS Pension Scheme
-
Generous annual leave entitlement
-
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Qualifications in mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of escalation and recognition the deteriorating
- patient
- Flexibility to work in other areas of Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust
- when/if required to ensure safe patient care
- Experience of working in general surgical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working an urological care setting
- Experience of working in an acute care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Qualifications in mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of escalation and recognition the deteriorating
- patient
- Flexibility to work in other areas of Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust
- when/if required to ensure safe patient care
- Experience of working in general surgical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working an urological care setting
- Experience of working in an acute care setting
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.
