Staff Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• In addition to the main Registered Nurse Job description and person specification (which is a generic document) it is essential that all applicants to this position:-
• Have the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties which in this post includes wearing Radiological (x ray) protection (Lead Apron / Tunic) as this is a radiology area.
• Are able to work on-call according to roster after appropriate training and induction.
• Delivery of effective health care within the organisation.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
• Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients. Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
• Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Establishing effective leadership and communication.
• Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.
• Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.
• Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
• Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
• Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN 1st or 2nd Level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
• Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Desirable criteria

• Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Leadership and Education

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
• Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit
• Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
• Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team with minimal supervision

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential criteria

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
• Basic Knowledge of IT
• Able to maintain accurate patient record

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment
• Some posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
• Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS

Professional Development

Essential criteria

• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Able to identify own learning needs

Desirable criteria

• Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Resource Utilisation

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

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.

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.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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