Job summary
Ward 20 is a 26 bedded orthogeriatric ward, delivering pre-post operative holistic care until patients are optimised.
Accountable to Ward Manager
To be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective, 24-hour nursing service for the ward / department area. To support the ward / department team and ensure that nursing practice and procedures conform to identified NMC and Trust policies and standards.
To ensure that the ward environment is a safe at all times and effective learning area for staff and student nurses.
Main duties of the job
To be a good clinical practitioner, ensure educational and training needs are met and to enable the provision of a patient focused, evidence / research-based nursing service.
To be responsible for making the patient the focus of care within the ward environment.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.
Personally, deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Transports / manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to NMC, statutory and Trust polices.
You will have the opportunity to enhance and develop new skills.
Working at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM9b9b-wzCc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.
Personally, deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Transports / manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to NMC, statutory and Trust polices.
You will have the opportunity to enhance and develop new skills.
Working at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM9b9b-wzCc
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration NMC
Desirable
- Degree level Evidence of continual professional development.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration NMC
Desirable
- Degree level Evidence of continual professional development.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
