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Band 5 Newly Qualified and Novice Nurses

Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£32,466 to £39,521 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closing date
22 Jun 2023

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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
You will be supported by excellent Clinical Practice Educators and Education department. We offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within different specialties and sites. We offer you:
  • On-Going learning and development opportunities including leadership course
  • Individually tailored career development pathways
  • Internal Transfer opportunities
  • Accommodation (varied across the sites)
  • Opportunity to self-roster (varied across the departments)
  • Opportunities to take a part in various Quality Improvement Projects
  • Nurseries and childcare vouchers NHS Pension Seasonal Loan Scheme
  • Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool (RFH site)
  • Working with supportive, friendly and forward thinking teams

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and associated services are part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and together employ around 10 000 people to provide care for around 1.6 million people per year. In partnership with University College London (UCL) we are part of ground-breaking research as well as major teaching and training centre.

Please specify your preferred department and site on your application. Our vacancies across departments may vary.

If you are applying from overseas, please be aware we will soon have a vacancy specifically for overseas nurses which you can apply to.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.

To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.

Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate.

Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plans as required.

To ensure that the departmental co-ordinators are updated with clinical developments.

Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.

To work with Lead and Senior Nurses, Bed Managers, Admissions and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilisation.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values


Education/Prof. Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development


Desirable

  • Post qualification in relevant speciality
  • Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards


Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality


Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Skilled in use of computer/key board
  • Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff


Personal Qualities & Attribute

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • Ability to work rotating shifts
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Across All Sites

London

NW3 2QG

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