Staff Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
Treetops is an inpatient unit with 22 beds. Our primary area of expertise is electiveorthopaedics, but we also handle urology, breast care, and plastics. We have 14 side roomsand 2 bays. We are open seven days a week offering procedures Monday to Saturday.Our team aspires to provide high quality and evidence based; clinical, developmental, andpatient centred care to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
PURPOSE OF JOB:o To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the teamunder the direction of the NIC.o To be responsible for the organising and co-ordination of nursing services in thedepartment in the absence of senior staff on a regular basis.o To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.o To be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standards.o To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape the creation of acollective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistentleadership style which.o engages, enables, and empowers others.o uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement ando facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and acrossorganisational boundaries.o To be accountable as a prominent role model, leading by example, demonstratingdiverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values whileoverseeing the department.o Taking responsibility for the planning, practice and evaluation of nursing care ensuringthat the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.o To work with the clinical nurse specialists and wider MDT in developing and providingspecialised nursing care programmes to a diverse range of patients and to ensuresupport to carers.o Ensure the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job responsibilities
To assist the Junior Sister / Charge nurse in ensuring effective and efficientmanagement within the department. To play a lead role in the achievement and maintenance of high standards of patientcare. To use all resources efficiently and effectively and maintain operational standards takingresponsibility for regular testing and maintenance of all equipment. Liaise with all other departments as appropriate, to be aware of and participate in theimplementation of Trust wide issues. To communicate effectively with members of the multi-professional team and otheragencies as required To discuss and obtain consent where appropriate in accordance with consent policy. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure high standards of nursing documentationwhere necessary. To ensure safe and appropriate discharge from the department following consultationtreatment. To demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles of Infection Control and the higheststandards when performing aseptic techniq
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or other relevant field
- Undertaking or completing further academic study
- Post Registration qualification in speciality
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months of post -registration experience in an inpatient setting.
- Assess, plan evaluate and implement care ensuring that current research
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent written/ Communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge/ experience in coaching and mentoring
- knowledge/ experience in quality improvement tools
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Assess, plan and implement high quality care
- Able to evaluate nursing care
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiastic & motivated
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Problem solving skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service, working long days, Nights shifts, weekends & bank holidays
- To work in other areas of the Trust when required
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.
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heatherwood Hospital
Brook Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
