Acute Medical Ward Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Band 5 Nurse to become an integral part of our Acute Medical Ward B6. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the senior nursing team to enhance our service delivery, ensuring the provision of exceptional patient care.

As a Staff Nurse, you will engage with a multidisciplinary team to guarantee that care provided is Safe, Personal, and Effective for all patients.

Our Practice Education team is enthusiastic about supporting staff in their professional development within these roles.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, eager to learn, and prepared to embrace change and improvements in service delivery. Our commitment is to foster an environment conducive to your growth.

Main Responsibilities

You will be tasked with assessing nursing needs and developing care programs, as well as implementing and evaluating these plans. You will carry out all relevant care procedures independently and demonstrate techniques to supervise both qualified and unqualified staff.

Working for Our Organization

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our mission is to be recognized for delivering safe, personal, and effective care. We provide high-quality services to over 600,000 individuals across East Lancashire and surrounding areas, employing more than 8,000 staff members, many of whom have received accolades for their contributions.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Main Duties
1. Assessor of Nursing
1.1 Conduct thorough nursing assessments through patient interviews and observations.
1.2 Maintain precise clinical observations of patient conditions.
1.3 Analyze data significance related to patient conditions and progress.
1.4 Identify and discuss nursing issues with patients, relatives, and team members.
2. Planner of Nursing
2.1 Establish priorities for patient care.
2.2 Set realistic goals within care plans.
2.3 Organize time, resources, and staff for effective care delivery.
3. Practitioner of Nursing
3.1 Provide skilled care to patients and their families.
3.2 Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
3.3 Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
3.4 Collaborate with medical and paramedical staff in care delivery.
3.5 Ensure individual patient assessments and care plans meet their needs.
3.6 May serve as a Trainer or Risk Assessor in Moving and Handling.
4. Evaluator of Nursing
4.1 Contribute to establishing nursing care standards.
4.2 Evaluate the quality of care provided to patients.
4.3 Measure goal achievements with patients and their families.
4.4 Adjust care plans based on evaluations under the guidance of the Primary Nurse.
5. Learner/Researcher of Nursing
5.1 Pursue new knowledge in nursing and health through ongoing education.
5.2 Seek to acquire new skills.
5.3 Apply research findings to nursing practice.
6. Teacher of Nursing and Health
6.1 Assess learning needs of patients, relatives, and staff.
6.2 Instruct patients and staff on nursing practices.
6.3 Demonstrate nursing skills to patients and support staff.
6.4 Reflect on learning experiences with patients and staff.
6.5 Assist in evaluating the progress of learners and junior staff.
6.6 Advise the public on health promotion and illness prevention.
6.7 Provide recognized training and participate in assessing support workers.
7. Manager of Nursing
7.1 Assess tasks to be performed.
7.2 Organize staff, time, and resources for task completion.
7.3 Supervise the quality of care delivered.
7.4 Provide feedback to team members as necessary.
7.5 Manage reports of work activities.
7.6 Identify training needs for junior and untrained staff.
7.7 Coordinate care among nursing, medical, and support staff.
7.8 Address complaints from patients and staff in line with Trust policies.
7.9 Assist in maintaining safe work systems, including COSHH and manual handling protocols.
8. Professional Responsibilities
8.1 Adhere to legal and statutory requirements related to practice.
8.2 Take responsibility for personal development and education.
8.3 Discuss personal progress with ward leaders through informal appraisals.
8.4 Maintain professional standards of conduct and appearance.

Person Specification Attainments Essential Criteria
  • Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by the NMC
Desirable Criteria
  • Knowledge of current research relevant to the specialist area.
General Intelligence Essential Criteria
  • Ability to absorb new ideas, skills, and knowledge.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Numeracy skills.
Special Aptitudes Essential Criteria
  • Capable of managing care for a group of patients and prioritizing workload independently.
  • Proficient in calculating medication dosages.
  • Ability to write basic reports.
  • Capable of training less experienced staff and learners.
  • Skills in moving and handling, customer service, and computer proficiency.
Desirable Criteria
  • Ability to present reasoned discussions.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

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