NHS
Staff Nurse - Emerald
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Job Description
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- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift
Job summary
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Division: Medicine and Emergency care
Care Group: Care of Elderly
Band: 5
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Interview Date: 22nd May 2024
We are recruiting for a Staff Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
The post holder will be working in Frailty SDEC which is a new innovative way to provide urgent care for patient who do not require admission to a hospital bed but are still able to receive prompt assessment and treatment in the most efficient way possible
Main duties of the job
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Date posted
29 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
275-2404SN-EMERALD
Job locations
Medway Maritime Hospital
75 Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
Professional Responsibilities
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence
Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed
Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives
Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation
Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors
Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work
Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act
Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies
Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
Communication
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues
Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management
Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary
Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care
Education and Professional Development
Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students
Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward
Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team
Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff
Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff
Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities
Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within our organisation we do recommend that staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, this is no longer a mandatory requirement.
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
Professional Responsibilities
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence
Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed
Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives
Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation
Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors
Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work
Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act
Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies
Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
Communication
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues
Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management
Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary
Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care
Education and Professional Development
Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students
Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward
Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team
Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff
Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff
Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities
Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within our organisation we do recommend that staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, this is no longer a mandatory requirement.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital
75 Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital
75 Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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