Registered Nurse
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Margate
- Salary
- £28,407 to £34,581 per annum
- Closing date
- 26 Sep 2023
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AMU A are an Acute Medical Unit at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital and are looking to recruit a Registered Nurses to join our team.
Main duties of the job
Professional
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented
Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the critical care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Clinical
Undertake nursing assessments competently
Act as the identified nurse for critically ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care
Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care
Demonstrate the ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of a more senior member of staff
Demonstrate leadership in progression of the patient pathway.
About us
We currently have vacancies in Acute medical unit & Same Day Emergency Care unit areas in AMU Department and we are looking to increase our existing caring and compassionate team with nurses who are keen and enthusiastic in return we can offer you a stimulating working environment which will develop the skills and abilities required in either speciality. To help you do this you will supported by a large multidisciplinary team which includes an established advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) programme, nurse consultants, practice development support and a governance, quality and audit team. AMU department has two Unit manager and a matron who are supported by the deputy head of Nursing and the care group head of nursing.
NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented
Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the critical care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Clinical
Undertake nursing assessments competently
Act as the identified nurse for critically ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care
Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care
Demonstrate the ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of a more senior member of staff
Demonstrate leadership in progression of the patient pathway.
Act as the patients advocate
Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges
Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post
Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, visitors and patients
Work in accordance with the Health Act (2006) and comply with national and
local infection control policies and procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or procedures
Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge
Research and Training
Assist in developing a research and evidence based approach to all nursing practice linking with Trust-wide colleagues
Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and practice
Help to facilitate the development of reflective practice
Participate in research projects within the Intensive Care Unit
Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmes to promote professional development
Provide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
Act as mentor to student nurses and care certificate assessor for HCAs
Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Patient Experience
Contribute to implementation of Productive Ward initiative to increase time spent on direct patient care
Contribute to monitoring of quality improvement metrics to measure quality of care
Identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors
Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints in relation to patient care, reporting to the ward/unit manager
Monitor all aspects of clinical governance locally including clinical incident reporting
Regularly assess and act on the views of patients, relatives and staff about the standards of care experienced by recipients of the service
Involve patients in their care and ensure their understanding of treatment plan and care options before gaining informed consent for care delivery and interventions
Ensure that Privacy and Dignity of patients is maintained at all times and work to minimise mixing of male and female patients and sharing of bathroom / toilet facilities
Management
Remain cost aware and utilise equipment and resources in a cost effective way
Make recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improve efficiency
Be aware of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any initiatives to reduce sickness absence
Participate in department meetings when required and join the exchange of information necessary to be involved in decision making processes at the relevant level
Keep abreast of relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and act as a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link nurse where appropriate
Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible and responsive nursing service
Personal Development
To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively
Develop and maintain a professional portfolio
Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager
Work towards adult Critical Care Course
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
344-9038UEQ-A
Main duties of the job
Professional
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented
Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the critical care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Clinical
Undertake nursing assessments competently
Act as the identified nurse for critically ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care
Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care
Demonstrate the ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of a more senior member of staff
Demonstrate leadership in progression of the patient pathway.
About us
We currently have vacancies in Acute medical unit & Same Day Emergency Care unit areas in AMU Department and we are looking to increase our existing caring and compassionate team with nurses who are keen and enthusiastic in return we can offer you a stimulating working environment which will develop the skills and abilities required in either speciality. To help you do this you will supported by a large multidisciplinary team which includes an established advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) programme, nurse consultants, practice development support and a governance, quality and audit team. AMU department has two Unit manager and a matron who are supported by the deputy head of Nursing and the care group head of nursing.
NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented
Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the critical care environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times
Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Clinical
Undertake nursing assessments competently
Act as the identified nurse for critically ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care
Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care
Demonstrate the ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of a more senior member of staff
Demonstrate leadership in progression of the patient pathway.
Act as the patients advocate
Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges
Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post
Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, visitors and patients
Work in accordance with the Health Act (2006) and comply with national and
local infection control policies and procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or procedures
Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge
Research and Training
Assist in developing a research and evidence based approach to all nursing practice linking with Trust-wide colleagues
Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and practice
Help to facilitate the development of reflective practice
Participate in research projects within the Intensive Care Unit
Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmes to promote professional development
Provide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
Act as mentor to student nurses and care certificate assessor for HCAs
Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Patient Experience
Contribute to implementation of Productive Ward initiative to increase time spent on direct patient care
Contribute to monitoring of quality improvement metrics to measure quality of care
Identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors
Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints in relation to patient care, reporting to the ward/unit manager
Monitor all aspects of clinical governance locally including clinical incident reporting
Regularly assess and act on the views of patients, relatives and staff about the standards of care experienced by recipients of the service
Involve patients in their care and ensure their understanding of treatment plan and care options before gaining informed consent for care delivery and interventions
Ensure that Privacy and Dignity of patients is maintained at all times and work to minimise mixing of male and female patients and sharing of bathroom / toilet facilities
Management
Remain cost aware and utilise equipment and resources in a cost effective way
Make recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improve efficiency
Be aware of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any initiatives to reduce sickness absence
Participate in department meetings when required and join the exchange of information necessary to be involved in decision making processes at the relevant level
Keep abreast of relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and act as a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link nurse where appropriate
Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible and responsive nursing service
Personal Development
To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively
Develop and maintain a professional portfolio
Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager
Work towards adult Critical Care Course
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Basic IT skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Risk management
- Clinical Governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Register Nurse
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
- Completion of Preceptorship
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
344-9038UEQ-A
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