Treatment Room Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES:

• Provide a high standard of patient care using an evidence based framework and work within East Lancashire Hospital Trust policies and standards
• To provide skilled nursing care of a set standard in the treatment room setting
• Ensure confidentiality at all times
• To perform a high level of clinical skills e.g. Wound care, Leg Ulcer Management.
• Liaise with nursing and non nursing colleagues to create good working relationships for the benefit of patients
• Be involved with health promotion and in the prevention of ill health of patients
• Liaise directly with specialist Lower Leg Nurse/Tissue Viability regarding problem cases
• Document and maintain records professionally and accurately

COMMUNICATION:

• To ensure effective communication, verbal and written with all professional colleagues
• Overcome barriers to communication e.g. Challenging behaviours, hostility/anxiety

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Ensure compliance with all core mandatory training and Revalidation requirements, maintaining records of training and development undertaken
• Participate in the development of students and new members of staff through involvement in training, education and development
• Be required to participate in the organisation and implementation of health promotion events

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure patients records are maintained and that documentation reflects the care provided
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
• Provide response to patients complaints
• Continually monitor standards of care and assist in the improvement of care, participate in benchmarking, audit and research
• Comply with policy and procedure in data collection and reporting

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain active status on NMC register
• Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other guiding documents
• Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and an awareness and understanding of professional issues
• Maintain professional portfolio and revalidation requirements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

• Professional qualification RGN (Level 1)
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to treatment room.

• DIP. HE / Degree
• Mentorship module.
• Leg Ulcer Management Module
• Tissue Viability Module
• Essential skills course
• Non- medical prescribing V150/ V100

Experience

• Min. 6 months post registration

• Previous Treatment room, Surgical, ED or Community Nurse Experience.

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Knowledge and Skills

• Organisational skills
• Ability to use problem solving approach
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work alone and as a part of a team
• Ability to cope with problems professionally
• Ability to work flexibly with unpredictable workload
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
• Basic IT skills in word processing and internet access
• Able to manage own workload and work autonomously
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and to patients and staff

• Ability to carry out research and apply to practice
• In depth knowledge of wound care and knowledge of leg ulcer management.

Personal Attributes

• Motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• Visionary

Other

• Good attendance record
• Car driver essential as may be required to travel between all East Lancashire Treatment Rooms if required.
• Be flexible to cover the needs of the service between the hours of 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday and to take part in the weekend rota.

EFFORT FACTORS

• PHYSICAL EFFORT

What physical effort is required for the job?

Type of Physical Effort

How Often

For How Long

What weight is involved

Any mechanical Aids

There may be a requirement for light physical exertion eg. Assisting a patient onto the treatment chair

daily

Varying amounts

Depending on patient

no

Is the job holder expected to sit/stand in a restricted position? Yes

How often? Every shift

For how long? Less than 20 minutes

on each occasion

• MENTAL EFFORT

Are there any duties requiring particular concentration?

Types of Duties

How Often

For How Long

Patient assessment

daily

Varying degrees of time

Are there any duties of an unpredictable nature?

Types of Duties

How Often

For How Long

N/A

• EMOTIONAL EFFORT

Does the job involve dealing with any distressing or emotional circumstances?

Type of Circumstance

Direct/Indirect Exposure

How Often

N/A

• WORKING CONDITIONS

Does the job involve exposure to unpleasant working conditions?

What Working conditions

How Often

Patients may have to work with body fluids

Daily basis

• Employment Acts and Codes of Practice

All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

• Health and Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.

• Research and Development Projects

Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.

• Development Review

Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.

• Rules, Regulations, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions

All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, standing orders and financial instructions and policies of the Trust.

• Review

This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder

• The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oProfessional qualification - RGN (Level 1) o
• oEvidence of continued professional development relevant to treatment room.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work alone and as a part of a team
• Ability to cope with problems professionally
• Ability to work flexibly with unpredictable workload
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
• Basic IT skills in word processing and internet access
• Able to manage own workload and work autonomously
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and to patients and staff

Desirable

• oDIP. HE / Degree o
• In depth knowledge of wound care and knowledge of leg ulcer management.
• Leg Ulcer Management Module o
• Mentorship module.
• Tissue Viability Module
• Non- medical prescribing V150/ V100

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clitheroe

Clitheroe

BB11 2DL

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)