Job summary
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of those programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. Teaches and supervises qualified and unqualified staff. Maintains high standards of care within the department.
Main duties of the job
Practice according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Clinically based in a designated area of the Theatre Department I.E. Recovery, Theatres or Anaesthetics.
Ensure nursing care is delivered using an individualised approach.
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.
Maintain good communication with all health care staff and ensure prescribed treatment is carried out.
Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.
According to anaesthetic/surgical intervention, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the conscious/unconscious patient in the department under supervision.
Under supervision plan and prepare relevant equipment for planned operating lists.
Recognise priorities in organising patient care and manage workload appropriately.
Evaluate pre and post-operative care relating to the prevention of post-operative complications.
Effectively convey the plan of nursing care, surgical and recovery information to others. Ensure that surgical/anaesthetic instructions are carried out.
Undertake extended roles of care within the unit as authorized by the Nursing Advisory Committee
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in promoting an open and friendly working environment.
Receive patients and visitors into the department, projecting a professional appearance in manner and dress. Ensure courtesy is observed when talking to patients, family and visitors to the department.
Ensure that enquiries are dealt with in a prompt manner.Undertake department projects pertinent to the theatres speciality.
Orientate new staff, learners and temporary staff to the department and hospital.
Encourages a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and to attend multi-professional meetings as appropriate.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
Maintain patients comfort, safety and dignity at all times.
To be aware of and practice in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in promoting an open and friendly working environment.
Receive patients and visitors into the department, projecting a professional appearance in manner and dress. Ensure courtesy is observed when talking to patients, family and visitors to the department.
Ensure that enquiries are dealt with in a prompt manner.Undertake department projects pertinent to the theatres speciality.
Orientate new staff, learners and temporary staff to the department and hospital.
Encourages a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and to attend multi-professional meetings as appropriate.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
Maintain patients comfort, safety and dignity at all times.
To be aware of and practice in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
Desirable
- Years of Experience
- Achieved Grade
Achievements
Essential
Desirable
Interview
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
Desirable
- Years of Experience
- Achieved Grade
Achievements
Essential
Desirable
Interview
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore Site
Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
