Band 5 - Registered Nurse Outpatient Dept
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £35,964 to £43,780 Per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
- Closing date
- 15 Jan 2025
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The outpatients department is looking for dynamic and motivated registered nurses to join our team. Our department has two part time posts to offer currently, one 0.5 whole time equivalent and one 0.8 whole time equivalent.
The outpatients department offers the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across a variety of specialities. You will also have an opportunity to develop teaching and mentorship skills while working alongside our healthcare support worker team and students.
Our department is committed to improving the patient and staff experience through the provision of high quality care and development.
If you are looking for a change in direction and would like to know more about the department, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Click here to view our videoWelcome to the Royal Free
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
1.5 To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
1.6 To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards.
1.7 To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.
1.8 To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary.
1.9 To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.
1.10 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
1.11 To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
2.1. To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.
2.2. Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care.
2.3. To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
2.4. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care, and treatment.
2.5. Be always accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk.
2.6. To facilitate early discharge planning being carried out to enable appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital or transferring to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital / department.
2.7. To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
3.2 Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
3.3 To be aware of the research process and current trends.
3.4 In collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies, and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
3.5 Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system.
3.6 Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
4.1. Take an active role in the ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and treatment areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly.
4.2. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records written and electronic.
4.3. Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
5.1. Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
5.2. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
5.3. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
5.4. In the absence of the Junior Sister / Charge Nurse take charge of the ward
5.5. To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation. To liaise with the Senior Matron, Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.
5.6. Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g., equipment, supplies.
5.7. To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
6.1. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
6.2. To ensure that there are effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
7.1. To be aware of the research process and current trends.
7.2. In collaboration with the Matron, and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies, and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
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Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free London NHS Trust
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
391-RFL-6757719
The outpatients department offers the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across a variety of specialities. You will also have an opportunity to develop teaching and mentorship skills while working alongside our healthcare support worker team and students.
Our department is committed to improving the patient and staff experience through the provision of high quality care and development.
If you are looking for a change in direction and would like to know more about the department, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Click here to view our videoWelcome to the Royal Free
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
1.5 To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
1.6 To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards.
1.7 To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.
1.8 To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary.
1.9 To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.
1.10 To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
1.11 To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
2.1. To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.
2.2. Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care.
2.3. To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
2.4. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care, and treatment.
2.5. Be always accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk.
2.6. To facilitate early discharge planning being carried out to enable appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital or transferring to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital / department.
2.7. To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
3.2 Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
3.3 To be aware of the research process and current trends.
3.4 In collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies, and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
3.5 Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system.
3.6 Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
4.1. Take an active role in the ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and treatment areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly.
4.2. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records written and electronic.
4.3. Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
5.1. Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
5.2. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
5.3. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
5.4. In the absence of the Junior Sister / Charge Nurse take charge of the ward
5.5. To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation. To liaise with the Senior Matron, Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.
5.6. Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g., equipment, supplies.
5.7. To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
6.1. To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
6.2. To ensure that there are effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
7.1. To be aware of the research process and current trends.
7.2. In collaboration with the Matron, and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies, and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
,
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional 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
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Knowledge of risk management
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Adaptable to change.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free London NHS Trust
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
391-RFL-6757719
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