Staff Nurse

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. DELIVERY OF EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE WITHIN THE ORGANISATION
   1.1 Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and 
   evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
   1.2 Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
   1.3 Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
   1.4 Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
   1.5 Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in 
   relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
   1.6 Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
   1.7 Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
   2. ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
   2.1 Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on day to day basis.
   2.2 Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
   2.3 Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
   2.4. Acts as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
   2.5 Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.
   2.6 Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
   2.7 Deputise as appropriate for the Sister / Charge Nurse or Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse.
   3. CONTINUING EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
   3.1 Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.
   3.2 Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.
   3.3 Responsible for maintaining up to date skills, knowledge and competence and awareness of professional issues.
   3.4 Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
   3.5 Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision / Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.
   3.6 Act as a preceptor to newly registered staff and on a regular basis mentor and assessor of student learners on clinical placement.
   3.7 Take a lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge/clinical skills within the team e.g. speciality focused link nurse, health promotion lead, student link nurse.
   3.8 Accepts designated responsibilities of other team members and actively contributes to performance review and the appraisal and personal development planning (PDP) process within the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
   4. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, REDUCTION OF RISK, AUDIT AND RESEARCH
   4.1 Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister / Charge Nurse and the Standards for Better Health.
   4.2 Adheres to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensures compliance of others.
   4.3 Promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.
   4.4 Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
   4.5 Participate in and contribute to patient and public involvement activities.
   4.6 Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.
   4.7 Ensures self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Sister / Charge 
   5. MANAGEMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
   5.1 Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.
   5.2 Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
   5.3 Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / 
   users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse

Essential

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good team working
• Evidence of good communication

Essential

Essential criteria

• Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

• Renal experience
• Evidence of mentorship or teaching qualification

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. 

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. 

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian  and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that UHL has an under-representation of BAME employees at band 7 and above.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly  vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status 

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. 

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).