Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Be able to prioritize work according to individual patient need and the environment.
- Promote evidence based decision making.
- Use reflective practice to improve clinical practice and decision making.
- Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients/colleagues.
Provide support and advice to patients, carer's and families when faced with distressing news/situations.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for post surgical patients in PACU and SHDU with supervision from senior staff.
- The Post holder will develop specialist knowledge and competence in caring for post op adult patients by attending the Enhance Care Course and by working with their mentors and clinical practice educators.
- The post holder is expected to supervise and teach unqualified staff with the support and supervision of more senior members of the team.
- To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and development of high level of clinical skills in Post Anaesthetic Care and Surgical High Dependency Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for post surgical patients in PACU and SHDU with supervision from senior staff.
- The Post holder will develop specialist knowledge and competence in caring for post op adult patients by attending the Enhance Care Course and by working with their mentors and clinical practice educators.
- The post holder is expected to supervise and teach unqualified staff with the support and supervision of more senior members of the team.
- To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and development of high level of clinical skills in Post Anaesthetic Care and Surgical High Dependency Unit.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 1st level registration
- Six months Acute Nursing experience
- Successfully completed IV drug administration.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Manage total patient care with support
- Team work and personal skills
- Ability to recognize/handle stress
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 1st level registration
- Six months Acute Nursing experience
- Successfully completed IV drug administration.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Manage total patient care with support
- Team work and personal skills
- Ability to recognize/handle stress
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.
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).
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.
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).
