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
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
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
Does the job involve dealing with any distressing or emotional circumstances?
Type of Circumstance
Direct/Indirect Exposure
How Often
N/A
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.
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.
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.
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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