Job summary
We are recruiting Nurses for our Short Stay Unit, The Coleman Unit (TCU).
We are seeking to appoint Nurses who are highly motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic, creative and passionate individuals wanting to gain experience as well as share their learning, knowledge and experience with colleagues, assist in the day to day delivery of effective high quality patients care and safety, and be part of this already and somewhat established team.
TCU will be a mixed sex ward comprising of 14 beds. Support short stay patients up to 5 days, undergoing a wide range of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
You must have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated; enjoy interacting with people and being part of a busy fast paced ward, which works in partnership with the Adult Day Surgery Unit.
You will be a registered nurse, newly qualified willing to learn new skills or experienced with knowledge of caring for orthopaedic patients.
You will be working closely with and be well supported by experienced ward manager/junior sisters/charge nurse, senior staff nurses, friendly clinical nurse specialists, therapists and world class orthopaedic surgeons and the research team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and passionate nurse with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients on our patients.
Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
Maintain a high standard of safe clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us
Our Team is a flexible, tight knit and work well together as One Team with One Goal, One Dream.
We believe that everyone should feel a sense of belonging whenever they are on our Unit. To achieve this we will always greet and introduce ourselves to our patients and their relatives, our new staff, MDT and anyone who visits our wards.
We will always Offer a Smile, Demonstrate Kindness, Be Friendly and Inclusive, Clarify any Expectations of you/us, Recognise your work and say "Thank You", Provide you with developmental feedback and training for career progression.
More importantly we will also look after your "Well Being". We will direct you to our "Well Being" hub where you can find all the support and a wide range of activities, social events which extend to our families and include trips to attraction and shows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions, Putting Patients First in all We do
To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.
To participate in the teaching, supervision and preceptorship/mentorship of learners and other staff. In the absence of a more senior nurse take charge of the ward.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister to ensure that the standards of nursing care
are met at all times. This includes assisting the ward / department Sister and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.
Participate in the collection and completion of SAFE Care Data, checking of daily staffing and the week ahead on the e-roster for safer staffing and the safety of the patients.
Commitment to the development of nursing within the clinical setting, understanding of research based practice research conscious
Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team, acting professionally at all times in line with The Royal national Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Values.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of care in accordance with The Royal national Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust policies and procedures.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions, Putting Patients First in all We do
To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.
To participate in the teaching, supervision and preceptorship/mentorship of learners and other staff. In the absence of a more senior nurse take charge of the ward.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister to ensure that the standards of nursing care
are met at all times. This includes assisting the ward / department Sister and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.
Participate in the collection and completion of SAFE Care Data, checking of daily staffing and the week ahead on the e-roster for safer staffing and the safety of the patients.
Commitment to the development of nursing within the clinical setting, understanding of research based practice research conscious
Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team, acting professionally at all times in line with The Royal national Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Values.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of care in accordance with The Royal national Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust policies and procedures.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration, Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant speciality/ Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- awareness of current professional nursing issues, understanding of audit, quality
Desirable
- Post working experience in an Elective or acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration, Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant speciality/ Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- awareness of current professional nursing issues, understanding of audit, quality
Desirable
- Post working experience in an Elective or acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
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
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore
Brockley Hill
Stanmore London
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
