Job summary
Please do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.
This post is for Band 5 vacancies on Naseby A Ward which is a female Medicine Acute, Care of the Elderly Ward.
The role of the nurse/midwife is to provide a holistic, high quality, patient focused,comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering GeneralHospital, acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity; reporting adverse events andpoor practice to the person in charge. The nurse/midwife would be expected to effectively andresponsibly use resources and engage in change and service improvements.Standards of practice at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) are alignedto the standards set out by the Nursing & Midwifery (NMC) Code: Standards of conduct,performance and ethics for nurses and midwifes (2008). Standards of practice and care, atKGH, also encompass the Chief Nursing Officer's 6 C's campaign and concentrate thenursing agenda on Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, andCommitment.The post holder may be required to rotate through other wards and departments as requiredto support Trust business and patient care.
Main duties of the job
An effective role model who emulates expert practice and professional standardsEffectively maintains a clear view of the competence and skills of the team, ensuring that staff are able to deliver safe, effective care and a positive patient experienceEmulate best practice in relation to Safeguarding, ensuring that they maintain and share their knowledge of Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best InterestsDemonstrates an understanding of relevant admission & discharge pathways and the relationship with high quality, safe careEffectively communicates ward update at daily Safety Huddle and completes associated documentationThese are the local conditions of the role as it currently stands. These local conditions are subject to change based on service need.Specific tasks relevant to the role in this Department:At all times act as a professional role model using appropriate language to address patients and following Trust standards in care deliveryUphold NMC code and standards, including record keeping and medicines managementEnsure that all staff know how to escalate concerns in practice regarding risk, e.g. a patient with delirium who is at risk of falling.Act as the practice development lead for the area engaging in local and corporate practice developmentsMCA, DoLs and Best interests and support them in the use of these as required.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence Values:CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their specialty An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice Works within own limits of competency provide a holistic package of care that meets the patients psychological, social and physical needs; as dictated by patient pathway and clinical condition Act responsibly as a team member and seeks help whenever necessary To implement relevant clinical assessment tools and risk assessments To cover clinical workload and other duties in the absence of other staff of the same or lower banding To be aware of safeguarding procedures, ensuring that they maintain their knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests to ensure patients overall safety within clinical environment To work effectively and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care notifying and escalating to them any changes in patients condition or other useful information. Contribute in effective handovers of patient care between shifts, other departments and other healthcare providers To communicate effectively with patients and carers regarding all aspects of care, admission, preparation for procedure, care delivery post procedure,discharge, medications etc. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be needed. Barriers to communication may be physical,cognitive or cultural; i.e. poor hearing, altered perception, pain, or fear. This might be complex, sensitive or contentious information where empathy andreassurance is required To maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to patients and their treatment To take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all timesand does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns or if registration lapses or expires Maintain effective relationships within the trust by attending team anddepartmental meetings. Annual leave is requested in a timely manner in linewith Trust policy Sickness/ Maternity/Paternity and Special leave is notified to the department/ line manager in accordance with Trust policy To complete patient documentation in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with departmental, Trust and NMC standards Informed consent to treatment is obtained and documented in accordance withTrust procedures. Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation policies and procedures To ensure all patient data is kept secure at all times Ensures Ward patient board is kept up to date with all appropriate clinical & operational information Demonstrates an understanding of relevant admission & discharge pathways and the relationship with high quality, safe care Promotes and prioritizes appropriate operational patient flow through ward area ie timely patient admission / transfer and use of discharge lounge Demonstrates knowledge of SAFER principles and application in practice eg conversion of red patient days to green Demonstrates ability to lead the Ward Board Round and complete associated documentation e.g. updates IST sheet, completes daily task sheet and board round audit Effectively communicates ward update at daily Safety Huddle and completes associated documentation Communicates and escalates operational & safety risks appropriately eg Lead Nurse, Discharge team, Clinical Operational team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their specialty An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice Works within own limits of competency provide a holistic package of care that meets the patients psychological, social and physical needs; as dictated by patient pathway and clinical condition Act responsibly as a team member and seeks help whenever necessary To implement relevant clinical assessment tools and risk assessments To cover clinical workload and other duties in the absence of other staff of the same or lower banding To be aware of safeguarding procedures, ensuring that they maintain their knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests to ensure patients overall safety within clinical environment To work effectively and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care notifying and escalating to them any changes in patients condition or other useful information. Contribute in effective handovers of patient care between shifts, other departments and other healthcare providers To communicate effectively with patients and carers regarding all aspects of care, admission, preparation for procedure, care delivery post procedure,discharge, medications etc. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be needed. Barriers to communication may be physical,cognitive or cultural; i.e. poor hearing, altered perception, pain, or fear. This might be complex, sensitive or contentious information where empathy andreassurance is required To maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to patients and their treatment To take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all timesand does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns or if registration lapses or expires Maintain effective relationships within the trust by attending team anddepartmental meetings. Annual leave is requested in a timely manner in linewith Trust policy Sickness/ Maternity/Paternity and Special leave is notified to the department/ line manager in accordance with Trust policy To complete patient documentation in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with departmental, Trust and NMC standards Informed consent to treatment is obtained and documented in accordance withTrust procedures. Keep accurate and complete records consistent with legislation policies and procedures To ensure all patient data is kept secure at all times Ensures Ward patient board is kept up to date with all appropriate clinical & operational information Demonstrates an understanding of relevant admission & discharge pathways and the relationship with high quality, safe care Promotes and prioritizes appropriate operational patient flow through ward area ie timely patient admission / transfer and use of discharge lounge Demonstrates knowledge of SAFER principles and application in practice eg conversion of red patient days to green Demonstrates ability to lead the Ward Board Round and complete associated documentation e.g. updates IST sheet, completes daily task sheet and board round audit Effectively communicates ward update at daily Safety Huddle and completes associated documentation Communicates and escalates operational & safety risks appropriately eg Lead Nurse, Discharge team, Clinical Operational team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife
- Diploma / Degree
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife
- Diploma / Degree
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
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).
