Job summary
The States of Guernsey is looking for Orthopaedic Staff Nurses to join their Orthopaedic Unit.
The Unit currently consists of 15 beds, covering both elective and trauma, including joint replacement, upper limb, hand/foot surgery, management of spinal injuries and general orthopaedic trauma.
This specialty is a developing service to involve pre assessment, out-reach, discharge planning and enhanced recovery. It embraces inter professional working, having close working relationships with, for example, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and the Discharge Planning Team.
This environment provides an excellent grounding for nurses committed to high-quality care that are embarking/developing their careers. All new staff are mentored through an induction preceptorship period; whilst ongoing personal development and education are actively encouraged.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that as a result of general training and experience Band 5 registered nurses are able to supervise and participate in the professional and skills development of qualified and unqualified nursing staff. By demonstrating knowledge and competence in relation to firmly established procedures and policies they shall also assist newly appointed nursing staff to progress to the same level of competence. As an effective role model the post holder shall:
Be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients
Deliver care in accordance with current ward philosophy
Adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines contained within the Health and Social Services Policy Folders
Under the direction of the nurse in charge regularly act as ward co-ordinator
Take charge of the ward and supervise nursing staff on a regular basis
Act as a clinical supervisor and preceptor to develop skills of first and second level nurses, and nursing auxiliaries
Act as a key figure in assisting new staff complete orientation and induction programmes.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRACTICE AND PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING
1. Understand and adhere to the principles contained within the ward philosophy.
2. Show awareness and work towards meeting the agreed aims and objectives of the ward.
3. Put into practice the theory and principles of the agreed nursing model.
4. Manage total care of a group of patients within sphere of competence.
5. Supervise the practise of newly qualified and unqualified staff.
6. Ensure communication given to and received from other members of the multi-disciplinary team is effective.
7. Ensure positive outcomes by putting into everyday working practice the structure and process to meet agreed standards for nursing care.
8. Be conversant with and adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
9. Comply with the locally agreed framework for scope of professional practice.
10. Undertake nursing procedures in accordance with the Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide direction by acting as a named assessor facilitating junior staff nurses and learners to complete approved competency programmes.
2. Act as facilitator to qualified and unqualified nursing staff providing them with the opportunity to achieve objectives of learning contracts to attain specific competences.
3. Maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence based practice.
4. Supervise patients in all aspects of their care giving professional advice and guidance where needed.
5. Recognise own limitations by referring when necessary to other more experienced nurses.
6. Participate in clinical supervision.
ROLE DEVELOPMENT
1. Through the avenue of formal appraisal and performance interviews agree targets that enhance professional development to meet personal and organisational objectives.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Team Leader and provide professional support to the post holder.
3. In the absence of the Team Leader, co-ordinate and provide leadership to the team.
4. Demonstrate an understanding and provide professional support to key members of the multi-disciplinary team.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, staff and personal self in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (General) Guernsey 1987 document.
2. Report accidents and untoward incidents to appropriate personnel and complete relevant documentation.
3. Observe safe moving and handling policies, procedures and guidelines including location and effective use of equipment. Safely undertake approved moving and handling techniques.
4. Understand the content and principles contained within the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Do Not Resuscitate Policies. Be proficient in basic life support techniques and know the location and effective use of resuscitation equipment.
5. Pay due regard to fire safety regulations and content of Health and Social Services policies including location and effective use of equipment.
6. Understand and comply with the policies and procedures laid out in the approved Infection Control Manual.
7. Ensure safe use and maintenance of ward equipment giving due regard to associated risk, health and safety and decontamination procedures.
8. Understand the purpose of the Major Incident Procedure and in particular the role of the nurse in charge of own work location.
9. Attend mandatory update sessions for Fire Safety, Basic Life Support and Safe Moving and Handling as defined in the appropriate policies.
This job description gives an outline of the duties that the post holder will be expected to undertake, but it is not intended to be comprehensive as other duties may arise from time to time. It will be subject to review to ensure that it reflects the current duties and responsibilities of the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRACTICE AND PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING
1. Understand and adhere to the principles contained within the ward philosophy.
2. Show awareness and work towards meeting the agreed aims and objectives of the ward.
3. Put into practice the theory and principles of the agreed nursing model.
4. Manage total care of a group of patients within sphere of competence.
5. Supervise the practise of newly qualified and unqualified staff.
6. Ensure communication given to and received from other members of the multi-disciplinary team is effective.
7. Ensure positive outcomes by putting into everyday working practice the structure and process to meet agreed standards for nursing care.
8. Be conversant with and adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
9. Comply with the locally agreed framework for scope of professional practice.
10. Undertake nursing procedures in accordance with the Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide direction by acting as a named assessor facilitating junior staff nurses and learners to complete approved competency programmes.
2. Act as facilitator to qualified and unqualified nursing staff providing them with the opportunity to achieve objectives of learning contracts to attain specific competences.
3. Maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence based practice.
4. Supervise patients in all aspects of their care giving professional advice and guidance where needed.
5. Recognise own limitations by referring when necessary to other more experienced nurses.
6. Participate in clinical supervision.
ROLE DEVELOPMENT
1. Through the avenue of formal appraisal and performance interviews agree targets that enhance professional development to meet personal and organisational objectives.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Team Leader and provide professional support to the post holder.
3. In the absence of the Team Leader, co-ordinate and provide leadership to the team.
4. Demonstrate an understanding and provide professional support to key members of the multi-disciplinary team.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, staff and personal self in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (General) Guernsey 1987 document.
2. Report accidents and untoward incidents to appropriate personnel and complete relevant documentation.
3. Observe safe moving and handling policies, procedures and guidelines including location and effective use of equipment. Safely undertake approved moving and handling techniques.
4. Understand the content and principles contained within the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Do Not Resuscitate Policies. Be proficient in basic life support techniques and know the location and effective use of resuscitation equipment.
5. Pay due regard to fire safety regulations and content of Health and Social Services policies including location and effective use of equipment.
6. Understand and comply with the policies and procedures laid out in the approved Infection Control Manual.
7. Ensure safe use and maintenance of ward equipment giving due regard to associated risk, health and safety and decontamination procedures.
8. Understand the purpose of the Major Incident Procedure and in particular the role of the nurse in charge of own work location.
9. Attend mandatory update sessions for Fire Safety, Basic Life Support and Safe Moving and Handling as defined in the appropriate policies.
This job description gives an outline of the duties that the post holder will be expected to undertake, but it is not intended to be comprehensive as other duties may arise from time to time. It will be subject to review to ensure that it reflects the current duties and responsibilities of the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registration with the NMC.
Desirable
- Completed an approved mentor course at level 2 or equivalent
- Competence in intravenous drug administration
- Portfolio of evidence to meet KSF agreed criteria
Experience
Essential
- Experience co-ordinating ward activities, delegating appropriately.
- Evidence of effective communication skills; with particular reference to Multidisciplinary team working, service users, carers and managers
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding and ability to apply evidence based care
- Evidence of self and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registration with the NMC.
Desirable
- Completed an approved mentor course at level 2 or equivalent
- Competence in intravenous drug administration
- Portfolio of evidence to meet KSF agreed criteria
Experience
Essential
- Experience co-ordinating ward activities, delegating appropriately.
- Evidence of effective communication skills; with particular reference to Multidisciplinary team working, service users, carers and managers
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding and ability to apply evidence based care
- Evidence of self and professional development
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).
