Staff Nurse HDU

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to support maternity cover within HDU.

HDU is a 24/7 service and you will be expected to work a shift pattern within these hours. Current hours and shift patterns may be subject to change depending on the needs of the Service. The Nurses are supported by a team of Healthcare assistants and administrative staff, and we work very much together to achieve safe care for Level 2 Patients.

We are a 6 bedded HDU that cares for Level 2 patients. We look after deteriorating patients from the wards, complex oncology and complex orthopaedic surgeries where the patient may require that extra level of support.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within the Critical Care demographic and develop your skills within this area. You will be supported by the HDU clinical practice facilitator and nursing team to expand your knowledge and skills and complete competencies within Critical care and develop as a High Dependency Nurse.

Are you able to help lead on service delivery and development for all staff? Are you a team player, innovative and looking for new ways in which to demonstrate your wider skills?

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is leading the way and we would love you to be part of our journey.

If the above description sounds like you then please contact Senior Sister Helen Allen on for an informal discussion about the vacancy.

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The post holder will:

• Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will:

1. Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision
2. Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others
3. Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing  and evaluating care based on the patient needs
4. Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties)
5. Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
6. Take charge of the practice setting as required
7. Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students
8. Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation
9. Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students
10. Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department
11. Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly
12. Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMC's standards for medicines management
13. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures
14. In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patient's observations

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

N.M.C. THE CODE, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND BEHAVIOUR OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES

UK nurses and midwives must act in line with the Code, whether they are providing direct care to individuals, groups or communities or bringing their professional knowledge to bear on nursing and midwifery practice in other roles, such as leadership, education or research. While you can interpret the values and principles set out in the Code in a range of different practice settings, they are not negotiable or discretionary.

Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor shall act, at all times, in such a way as to justify public confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, to serve the interest of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients.

Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor is accountable for his or her practice, and, in the exercise of professional accountability, shall act in accordance with the guidance laid down in the code.

Through revalidation, you will provide fuller, richer evidence of your continued ability to practise safely and effectively when you renew your registration.     

Full job description added as a supporting document.

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