Band 5 Staff Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are keen to work at the leading edge of cardiothoracic practice in a fast-paced ward setting. You will need to be a highly motivated nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care and can demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills. If you are looking for a career in Cardiothoracic nursing, this is your chance to join a friendly and supportive team at Harefield Hospital.
The accreditation team visited Maple ward in February 2023 achieved a Silver Award. Our priority is to deliver excellent patient care and are proud that the accreditation team has recognised our services and hard work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the guidance of the Sister/Charge nurse and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and junior staff in the clinical area.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development.
Working for our organisation
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Maple Ward is a 14-bedded surgical ward caring for a range of patients pre and post complex cardiothoracic surgery. This surgery would include open and minimally invasive cardiac surgery including valve repair and replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts. The thoracic surgery would include lobectomies, pneumonectomies and minimally invasive procedures.
Our Practice Education Team will support you through a supernumerary period during your orientation to the ward and the hospital. You will have the opportunity to attend a preceptorship programme, in-house study days and regular surgical team days to support your learning and keep you up to date with current practice. Following orientation and completion of relevant competencies, you will have the opportunity to access university-based post-graduate courses.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main tasks & responsibilities:
Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect
Seeking advice/guidance as necessary:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients.
A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, pathological, spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality.
Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways and discharge planning.
Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift.
Maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice.
Act as a patient advocate in line with the NHS plan.
Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward/department.
Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
Participate in conducting nursing audits to achieve the agreed standards.
Contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards ensuring CQUIN targets are met.
In conjunction with the staff team, contribute to developing and maintaining a ward/department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care.
To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, core behaviours, the 6Cs and the Trust Nursing strategy.
To be aware of the Trust’s framework of clinical governance and patient safety walk rounds within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.
Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental Sister/Charge nurse, Modern Matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.
To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care. (for example, when taking supervised charge or as a link nurse)
To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
NMC PIN
Desirable criteria
Newly Qualified awaiting PIN
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
Excellent verbal communication skills English language demonstrated through effective literacy and numeracy skills Good interpersonal skills Teaching skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Able to manage difficult situations Organised time management A willingness to participate in continuing professional development (competency based)
Desirable criteria
Good communication skills
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
Desirable criteria
Surgical/cardiothoracic experience Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise Junior StaffGuy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
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