Band 5 - Registered Nurse Outpatient Dept

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.

1.2 To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.

1.3 To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

1.4 To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality.

1.5 To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.

1.6 To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards.

1.7 To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.

1.8 To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary.

1.9 To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.

1.10 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

1.11 To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

2.1. To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.

2.2. Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care.

2.3. To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.

2.4. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care, and treatment.

2.5. Be always accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk.

2.6. To facilitate early discharge planning being carried out to enable appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital or transferring to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital / department.

2.7. To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

3.1 Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.

3.2 Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

3.3 To be aware of the research process and current trends.

3.4 In collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies, and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.

3.5 Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system.

3.6 Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES

4.1. Take an active role in the ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and treatment areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly.

4.2. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records written and electronic.

4.3. Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING

5.1. Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants.

5.2. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload.

5.3. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.

5.4. In the absence of the Junior Sister / Charge Nurse take charge of the ward

5.5. To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation. To liaise with the Senior Matron, Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.

5.6. Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g., equipment, supplies.

5.7. To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES

6.1. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.

6.2. To ensure that there are effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

7.1. To be aware of the research process and current trends.

7.2. In collaboration with the Matron, and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies, and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.

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Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
• Knowledge of risk management
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Adaptable to change.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)