Bank Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based quality care to an allocated group of patients on a shift basis. Work in partnership with patients and those that matter to them, involving them in decisions about their care. Recognise any deterioration or change in a patients condition which may require the intervention of others and refer as appropriate. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, establishing and maintaining effective communication and relationships. Provide early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with other relevant teams and services to prevent unnecessary readmission of patients. Act as an advocate for the patient and their family, protecting their interests and statutory rights, whilst promoting privacy, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Maintain a professional image in accordance with the uniform policy and uphold the Trust values and behaviours, promoting One Culture of Care. Direct and supervise the work of non-registered colleagues including, but not limited to, healthcare support workers and student nurses. Undertake additional training to ensure competence to undertake any extended skills or specialty-specific clinical procedures as required. Adhere to the NMC Code and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust policies. Use resources effectively and efficiently. Monitor standards of care and escalate any concerns in line with established processes to the Ward Manager or Matron. Where concerns are unresolved, the use of Freedom to Speak Up and Whistleblowing processes should be instigated. Act as a Link Nurse or Champion within a defined speciality/ interest area as required. Be involved in Trust initiatives to improve patient safety. Engage and participate in meetings at ward, divisional or Trust level as necessary. Be flexible to work within areas or departments outside of base area to meet service demands or changing service needs. Provide mentorship, preceptorship and support the education of newly registered nurses, new staff members, and students, facilitating an effective learning environment. Ensure essential safety training and role specific training is completed in line with Trust policy. Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation requirements. Contribute to the safety and quality agenda by reporting any identified risk and ensuring actual incidents or near misses are reported. Receive feedback from patients and those that matter to them, recognising and sharing good practice, as well as managing any verbal complaints, escalating to senior team when necessary. Participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required. Anticipate, recognise, prevent and manage issues of conflict, escalating to ward manager if unresolved. Assist in the professional development review and appraisal process for more junior staff. Participate in audit and research programmes, analysing findings and implementing appropriate changes to enhance the care experience for patients and those that matter to them.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

Communication & Relationship (Including management Responsibilities)

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CHFT- joint Trust

Calderdale and Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

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