Staff Nurse Dermatology Outpatients

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
• Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities
• Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
• Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others
• Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
• Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required

• Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
• Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
• Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.
• Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations.
  
  Professional
  
  • Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.
  • Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care
  • Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team
  • Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines
  • Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff
  • Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff
  • Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection
  • Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
  • Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard
  • Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care
  • Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.
  • Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner
  • Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.
  • Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action
  • Work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on the NMC register
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable criteria

• Phototherapy experience
• Mentorship
• Teaching/assessing course

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience with acutely ill patients
• Evidence of teaching and assessing

Desirable criteria

• General management skills
• Proven clinical experience in relevant area

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in Dermatology
• Practices in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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