Job summary
The post holder is expected to have proven clinical skills relating to Plastic Surgery nursing including wound assessment, wound care and assisting medical staff with minor procedures.
The post holder is expected to have experience in managerial responsibilities as per the job description.
Main duties of the job
The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriatelyplanned care is both implemented and evaluated.? He/she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will bedesignated to take charge of the department on a regular basis.? He/she will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinicaland professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.? Ensuring a safe and clean environment.? Supervising and teaching newly qualified and unqualified staff.? The postholder is required to work within all areas of the department, as rostered, including Nurse Led Dressing Clinics, Nurse Led Hand Therapy Clinics, Trauma Clinic & Consultant Led Outpatient clinics.
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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education & professional qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Burns and Plastic Surgery Course/wound care course
- Evidence of continuing education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience of acute nursing
- Current and recent experience caring for patients who have had Plastic surgery
- Experience of teaching / mentorship/ preceptorship
- Experience of wound care
Desirable
- Experience of working with students in the last year
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and lead
- Interested in continuing to develop practical skills
- Understanding of basic managerial skills
- Able to identify clinical strengths and weakness
- Understanding of preceptorship, mentorship & staff development
Other role requirements
Essential
- To be flexible in working pattern
- To work automously within all areas of the department including; Nurse-Led Dressing Clinic, Nurse Led Hand Therapy Clinic,Trauma Clinic & Consultant Led Outpatient Clinic as rostered
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Consistently welcoming, respectful and reassuring
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Computer Literacy
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Person Specification
Education & professional qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Burns and Plastic Surgery Course/wound care course
- Evidence of continuing education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience of acute nursing
- Current and recent experience caring for patients who have had Plastic surgery
- Experience of teaching / mentorship/ preceptorship
- Experience of wound care
Desirable
- Experience of working with students in the last year
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and lead
- Interested in continuing to develop practical skills
- Understanding of basic managerial skills
- Able to identify clinical strengths and weakness
- Understanding of preceptorship, mentorship & staff development
Other role requirements
Essential
- To be flexible in working pattern
- To work automously within all areas of the department including; Nurse-Led Dressing Clinic, Nurse Led Hand Therapy Clinic,Trauma Clinic & Consultant Led Outpatient Clinic as rostered
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Consistently welcoming, respectful and reassuring
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Computer Literacy
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
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).
