An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse to join our Pre-operative assessment Team.

The Pre-operative assessment unit assesses all surgical cases prior to their surgery.

If you are proactive, forward thinking, have strong leadership qualities, are looking for a new challenge, passionate about providing the highest standard of care for patients in a quick paced, dynamic team then this job could be for you.

We currently have several posts available successful candidates will be expected cover a range of shifts currently 6 days a week.

We require you to have an RGN qualification and up to date NMC registration.

Please be aware that this vacancy might close before the listed date if we receive a large number of applications. To avoid missing out, we advise you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Main duties of the job

Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.

Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.

Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.

Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.

Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties)

Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required

Take charge of the practice setting as required

Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students

Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation

Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students

Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department

Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly

Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMCs standards for medicines management

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures

In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations.

Please see the accompanying job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Diploma/Degree level nursing qualification
• Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Acute Medical & Elective or Emergency Surgical Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of time management
• Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of basic I.T. skills
• Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.
• Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
• Able to prioritise workload.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

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303-6609325