The post holder will assist the Ward/Team Manager in providing high quality nursing care and treatment of patients in conjunction with other professionals through the hospital's multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and care programmes. The Trust Bank is made up of a pool of staff that provides temporary cover for staff shortages or short term vacancies. If you work for the trust bank, you tell us when you are available and your availability is then matched with shift requirements across the hospital. Our Bank operates by booking temporary staff on a flexible basis. It gives you the freedom to choose the shifts you work, depending upon availability. Main duties of the job
Deliver a high quality clinical service to patients and their families and carers. Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC guidelines. Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Contribute to care plans in cooperation with multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital and under supervision of more senior team members. Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition. Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the hospital, grounds and the community, as required. Job responsibilities
Act as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction/supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility. Participate in therapeutic group work programmes. Take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager. Support student nurses on placement within the service. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the ward/department (as set by the responsible nurse) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines. Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered General Health Nurse on NMC Register. Skills
Demonstrate an awareness of current thinking and guidance in the management of physical health conditions. Experience
Experience of providing care within a health setting. 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.
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