Guys and St Thomas' Adult Nursing and Midwifery Open Day- Friday 14th March

Guys and St Thomas' Adult Nursing and Midwifery Open Day- Friday 14th March Band 5

Main area Trust Wide Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 196-NM12567

Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Town London Salary £35,964 - £43,780 p.a inc HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 13/03/:59

Job overview

We are one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts and offer a variety of posts within our Nursing and Midwifery Workforce. We also offer great training and development opportunities within motivated, enthusiastic teams to support your future career.

Want a change?

Need a challenge?

Register and come to our nursing open day and learn about what we can offer you

There are time slots between 10:00-14:00 available on Friday 14th March please register to attend.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.

Working for our organisation

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

To act as an advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient-orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individuals.

Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements.

Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.

Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health.

Person specification Values and Behaviours

• Values and Behaviours

Knowledge

• Current RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Relevant qualifications required or course to area

Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
• IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
• Experience of working on own and in a team
• Previous experience in other nursing fields