Job summary
? The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and thedevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care forcritically ill adults with supervision from senior staff.? The Post holder will develop specialist knowledge and competence incaring for critically ill adults by attending the introduction to intensive carecourse and by working with their mentors and clinical practice educators.? The post holder is expected to supervise and teach unqualified staff withthe support and supervision of more senior members of the team.? To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
Main duties of the job
? To carry out a thorough handover of a critically ill patient using the SBARhandover tool.? To develop skills in analysing and interpreting complex data derived frompatient monitoring and plan appropriate care with supervision of senior staff.? To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies andensure that these procedures and policies are adhered to.? To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy andreassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.? To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriatedocumentation.? Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and the Critical Care Outreach team toensure appropriate arrangements are in place for patients being discharged towards/referring hospitals.? Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal FreeNHS Trust Barnet's policy and procedures, including intra-venous medicationand epidural analgesia.? All staff will be adequately supported, appropriate training and supervision willbe given so as to ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resourcesto carry out care delegated to them? To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communicationand a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.? To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Carebenchmarking process and implement the action plans as required.? To participate in team projects/audits as needed.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered with a minimum of 9 months acute experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Manage total patient care with support
- Team work and personal skills
- Ability to recognise/handle stress
Desirable
- oSurgical / Medical relevant nursing skills
- oAutonomy for own learning
- oTeamwork and personal skills
- oBe skilled and proficient in computer literacy.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable
- Behave in a professional manner at all times
- Be a team player
- Supportive to all the members of the team
Desirable
- Be a team player
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Flexibility in shift patterns to meet the needs of the service
Others
Essential
- To act as an effective role model
- Evidence of recent self- development
Experience
Essential
- NMC registered
- Acute Nursing experience 9 months post registration
- Proven acute ward experience after qualifying
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered with a minimum of 9 months acute experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Manage total patient care with support
- Team work and personal skills
- Ability to recognise/handle stress
Desirable
- oSurgical / Medical relevant nursing skills
- oAutonomy for own learning
- oTeamwork and personal skills
- oBe skilled and proficient in computer literacy.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable
- Behave in a professional manner at all times
- Be a team player
- Supportive to all the members of the team
Desirable
- Be a team player
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Flexibility in shift patterns to meet the needs of the service
Others
Essential
- To act as an effective role model
- Evidence of recent self- development
Experience
Essential
- NMC registered
- Acute Nursing experience 9 months post registration
- Proven acute ward experience after qualifying
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
