Staff Nurse

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the professional evidence based nursing care delivered to patients. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate care is received by the patients and their families / carers whilst on the ward. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate.

To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out.

To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded.

Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met.

Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy.

To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs.

Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.

Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes.

Ensure that all patients' needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs.

Ensure that best practice care is delivered.

Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Act as a role model showing example in regard to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Policy.

Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.

Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy

Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators.

Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments.

Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Policy.

Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resources.

Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively.

Provide a supportive role to the ward manager to ensure the smooth running of the ward.

Communication

Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.

Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust.

Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.

Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.

Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team.

Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times.

Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy.

Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.

Service Delivery and Improvement

To maintain an awareness of Trust and National targets, ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery.

To fully participate in the Trusts appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.

To undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

To abide by the Data Protection Act 1998, by ensuring that all computerised information related to patients and other members of staff to which he/she has access in the course of employment, is regarded as strictly confidential. This rule applies to written information.

Employees of the Trust have a responsibility at all times to ensure the wellbeing and safety of patients under the care of the organisation and to comply with the Trusts policies and procedures in this respect.

People Management and Development

Act in ways which support equality and value diversity.

Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff.

Support development of less experienced staff and students.

Patient Care Delivery

Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate.

To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out.

To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded.

Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met and to provide meal support to patients with disordered eating conditions.

Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.

Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes

Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs

Provide direct supervision, support and care of the young person admitted with mental health disorders.

To assist patients to carry out personal care.

To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.

Testing specimens and recording the results.

Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse in Charge and medical team.

Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety

Learning and Development

Maintain own professional development under the guidance of senior staff.

Develop teaching and assessing skills through training and practical experience; becoming a mentor to learners.

Mentor, teach, assess and facilitate education for all learners in the clinical area

Attend mandatory training updates as required.

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.

Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

must hold an NMC registration or be a student nurse soon to qualify

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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