Job summary
Excellent opportunities are currently available for two Registered Nurses within the Trust's High Dependency Unit.
The HDU environment is fast paced and challenging but also rewarding and with opportunity to develop professional skills.
We are looking for a colleague with strong communication skills, and the ability to foster excellent relationships between clinicians, allied health care professionals, patients and relatives.
There is one full-time post and one part-time post (24 hours per week) available; or depending upon interest two part-time (30 hours per week) appointments.
12 month internal secondments will be considered. Applicants must have agreement in principle from their current line manager to be released from their substantive role for 12 months at the time of applying. Because these are permanent roles, it will be possible to make the secondment permanent at the end of the 12 month subject to the relevant notice period being served.
Please note that one part time 24.00 hour post of this role has been successfully appointed.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will utilise the unit's resources to promote excellence in practice and promote quality issues relevant to the service. You will act as an expert within the specialism of critical care and develop the highest possible levels of clinical skills to help provide effective quality care using best practice.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Organises the daily operation running of the critical care unit to meet the needs of the service. Coordinates care delivery with an ability to change the care pathway management as required within thecritical care unit clinical management plans.
2. Responsible for the care and treatment of all patient care delivery within the critical care unit when in charge of the shift through the development and delivery of patient care pathways and when thepatients level of critical care dependency changes. Performs clinical care using the NMC code of professional conduct Trust & unit guidelines or clinical management plans agreed with the primary clinician.
3. Ensures that communication is effective enabling that communicative issues in the sending and receiving of such information is conveyed and received in such a manner as to foster excellent relationships between clinicians, allied health care professional, patients and relatives. In addition the post-holder must be able to effectively use verbal and non-verbal communication skills successfully to convey the information.
4. Maintain own specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field of critical care nursing participating in direct patient care and uphold evidence of PREP as required by the NMC. The post-holder must beable to demonstrate dextrous skills during clinical practice and the capability to manage periods of intense physical effort during the shift.
5. The post-holder will be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge to practice utilising analytical and judgemental skills in a variety of situations to determine direct patient care. The ability to concentrate on tasks for unpredictable periods of time is essential for this post.
6. Participates in quality initiatives and audit as necessary with supervision of senior critical care staff.
7. Accountable for the safe use of medical devices for all personnel within the critical care department during the shift.
8. Responsible for the clinical supervision of all staff working within the critical care unit for the duration of the duty. This responsibility will include, education and training, CPD, discipline, sickness.
9.Participates in the resource management of appropriate management information systems covering patient data and manpower activities.
10. Maintains patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date for future reference and complies with the Data Protection Act, prepares care plan to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
11. Participates in audits and research to fulfil the requirements of the organisation and the critical care unit.
12. Provides effective support mechanisms to staff, relatives and patients during distressing and stressful circumstances.
13. Responsible for COSH within the critical care unit and is expected to be frequently exposed to unpleasant working conditions but responsible for promoting a safe environments for staff patients and visitors to the critical care unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Organises the daily operation running of the critical care unit to meet the needs of the service. Coordinates care delivery with an ability to change the care pathway management as required within thecritical care unit clinical management plans.
2. Responsible for the care and treatment of all patient care delivery within the critical care unit when in charge of the shift through the development and delivery of patient care pathways and when thepatients level of critical care dependency changes. Performs clinical care using the NMC code of professional conduct Trust & unit guidelines or clinical management plans agreed with the primary clinician.
3. Ensures that communication is effective enabling that communicative issues in the sending and receiving of such information is conveyed and received in such a manner as to foster excellent relationships between clinicians, allied health care professional, patients and relatives. In addition the post-holder must be able to effectively use verbal and non-verbal communication skills successfully to convey the information.
4. Maintain own specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field of critical care nursing participating in direct patient care and uphold evidence of PREP as required by the NMC. The post-holder must beable to demonstrate dextrous skills during clinical practice and the capability to manage periods of intense physical effort during the shift.
5. The post-holder will be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge to practice utilising analytical and judgemental skills in a variety of situations to determine direct patient care. The ability to concentrate on tasks for unpredictable periods of time is essential for this post.
6. Participates in quality initiatives and audit as necessary with supervision of senior critical care staff.
7. Accountable for the safe use of medical devices for all personnel within the critical care department during the shift.
8. Responsible for the clinical supervision of all staff working within the critical care unit for the duration of the duty. This responsibility will include, education and training, CPD, discipline, sickness.
9.Participates in the resource management of appropriate management information systems covering patient data and manpower activities.
10. Maintains patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date for future reference and complies with the Data Protection Act, prepares care plan to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
11. Participates in audits and research to fulfil the requirements of the organisation and the critical care unit.
12. Provides effective support mechanisms to staff, relatives and patients during distressing and stressful circumstances.
13. Responsible for COSH within the critical care unit and is expected to be frequently exposed to unpleasant working conditions but responsible for promoting a safe environments for staff patients and visitors to the critical care unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Nursing Degree/Diploma
Experience
Essential
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure Able to work within a multidisciplinary team. Teaching skills: committed to teaching High level of communication skills. Written, oral and electronic. Advanced life support skills
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of critical care issues An understanding of the importance of family centered care. Maintaining professional development Ability to operate medical equipment. Basic computer skills
Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs Professional - apply high professional standards to your role Respect - for patients and each other
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Displays leadership skills Innovative Motivated Assertive Confident Supportive Ability to operate medical equipment. Flexible to meet the needs of the service Able to carry out full range of work related activities
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Nursing Degree/Diploma
Experience
Essential
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure Able to work within a multidisciplinary team. Teaching skills: committed to teaching High level of communication skills. Written, oral and electronic. Advanced life support skills
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of critical care issues An understanding of the importance of family centered care. Maintaining professional development Ability to operate medical equipment. Basic computer skills
Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs Professional - apply high professional standards to your role Respect - for patients and each other
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Displays leadership skills Innovative Motivated Assertive Confident Supportive Ability to operate medical equipment. Flexible to meet the needs of the service Able to carry out full range of work related activities
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
