Hospital Staff Nurse

WANT TO WORK IN FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE TEAMS? WANT EXPERT GUIDANCE AS YOU DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS? WANT A CLEAR CAREER PATH? WANT ACCESS TO LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES? IF YOU'RE A BAND 5 NURSE CONSIDER WHITTINGTON HEALTH FIRST. THERE ARE NO LIMITS TO HOW FAR YOU CAN GO WITH US!

North Central London location with superb travel links

• On-going learning and development opportunities including leadership courses and clinical skills training
• Individually tailored career development pathways
• Internal Transfer opportunities
• Opportunities in our integrated care organisation to work in the community as well as in the hospital
• Work with supportive, friendly and forward-thinking teams
• Flexible working opportunities

Main duties of the job

We'll help you be a first-rate nurse whichever area you choose to work in. And we give you access to our large range of staff benefits. You can read more about these in our nursing handbook attached.

Don't take it from us, see what our nurses have to say on the 'meet our nurses' section of our nurse recruitment website.

We have opportunities for adult nurses in a variety of wards across our hospital site. Please contact us for more information about our clinical areas.

Please specify within the supporting information section on your application form the type of clinical area you would want to be interviewed for.

For newly registered nurses we have a 12-month preceptorship programme in which you will be supported by excellent clinical placement educators and the preceptorship lead. We know how important this transition time is for you and we will support you all the way.

The teams which you will work in will be inclusive, supportive, and diverse reflecting our Trust values.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model. Be accountable for own nursing practice and work unsupervised and on own initiative, but to be responsible to the Ward Manager for all aspects of their work. Deliver a high standard of comprehensive skilled and evidence-based nursing care to patients. Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them, such as learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward, know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward. Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This will include passing on news of a patient's death or helping a patient/relative understand a diagnosis such as cancer. Assist patients, carers and their families to identify health and well-being goals. Support and empower patients, carers and their families to achieve their health and well-being goals.

Accurately record observations and changes in patients' conditions and report back to the responsible nurse in charge. Assist in planning and implementing methods of rehabilitation for patients and their carers. Liaise with colleagues and other agencies, including Social Services, to ensure continuity of patient care. Contribute to the integration of Whittington Health and Social Services. Extend their nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training that may be required in addition to keeping up to date with professional developments. Attend staff meetings and other relevant meetings. Participate in research projects and/or innovations, including health promotion and chronic disease management activities. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records that ensure safety and continuity of patient care. Be computer literate. Utilise appropriate resources in the provision of total patient care. Be aware of, and act in, accordance with agreed policy procedures legislation and NMC standards. Participate in the orientation of new staff and nursing students, and act as a mentor to nursing students and healthcare assistants where appropriate. Demonstrate practice to nursing students and other staff.

MANAGING RESOURCES

Participate in managing and coordinating the work of the junior staff, offering support and development as appropriate. Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff for the team and participate in induction and orientation programmes as appropriate. Promote good communication, employment practices and relationships within the team. Participate in team meetings.

Liaise with the bed manager and discharge coordinator to ensure effective bed management on the ward, including admission of patients, planning of bed usage and timely discharge planning. To ensure that all equipment is maintained and any faults immediately reported. Act as a link nurse to GPs, Social Services and other relevant professional areas as necessary.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Be aware of, and act in, accordance with agreed policies, procedures, legislation and NMC standards. Act at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Adhere to Whittington Health policies and procedures at all times. Ensure that records are kept and maintained in line with NMC guidelines, Trust record keeping and information governance policies. Adhere to national and local infection control procedures and standards at all times. Be willing to expand nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training, to keep up to date with professional developments and maintain current professional portfolio. Set appropriate objectives and review them regularly with the Ward/Department Manager. Meet regularly with the Ward/Department Manager in order to review own performance. To know how to deal with people with challenging behaviour and to know when to call for assistance when needed. Take part in clinical supervision on a regular basis according to Whittington Health requirements. Participate in clinical audits in order to promote the development of patient centred evidence-based practice. Apply a problem-solving approach to practice, seeking resolution to problems with an awareness of own personal limitations of knowledge and practice. Maintain high professional standards acting as a positive role model for the profession and service. Be courteous and respectful to patients and colleagues including adhering to a dress code appropriate to the work situation.

Whittington Health is an integrated care organisation and there may be occasions where staff are required to rotate between clinical environments to meet service need. This could be on a long or short term basis.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (RN 1ST Level Adult Registration)
• Evidence of recent training and development
• Evidence of work-based learning and ability to meet competencies

Desirable

• Further postgraduate certification

Skills & Abilities, essential criteria

Essential

• Excellent written communication
• Clinical/research based skills

Knowledge & Experience, essential criteria

Essential

• Commitment to 6Cs (including compassionate care) and how they underpin all nursing practice

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Various locations- Whittington Health Sites

Magdala Ave

London

N19 5NF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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