Job summary
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of those programmes.
Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. Teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff as well as patients and their families or carers.
Maintain high standards of care within the department. After 2 years post registration experience the post holder should be able to regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse or Ward Manager.
Main duties of the job
Practise according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Assess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients.
Ensure nursing care is delivered using an individualised approach.
Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care.
Participate in the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Act as a named nurse for patients.
Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.
Maintain good communication with all health care staff and ensure prescribed treatment is carried out.
Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.
Complete the Trust's IV Drug Administration Workbook, and be able to competently administer intravenous medications.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
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The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust aims to be a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated; enjoy interacting with people and being part of a busy fast paced London Irish Ward.
You will be a registered nurse Newly Qualified willing to learn new skills or Experienced with an extensive knowledge of caring for Orthopaedic patients.
You will be working closely with and be well supported by experienced Ward Manager/Junior Sisters/Charge Nurse, friendly Clinical Nurse Specialists, and world class Orthopaedic surgeons.
This post is an ideal opportunity to develop Orthopaedic knowledge and clinical skills. As an individual and as part of a Team you will have the opportunity to contribute to new developments within the service, therefore the ability to implement and to adapt to change is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated; enjoy interacting with people and being part of a busy fast paced London Irish Ward.
You will be a registered nurse Newly Qualified willing to learn new skills or Experienced with an extensive knowledge of caring for Orthopaedic patients.
You will be working closely with and be well supported by experienced Ward Manager/Junior Sisters/Charge Nurse, friendly Clinical Nurse Specialists, and world class Orthopaedic surgeons.
This post is an ideal opportunity to develop Orthopaedic knowledge and clinical skills. As an individual and as part of a Team you will have the opportunity to contribute to new developments within the service, therefore the ability to implement and to adapt to change is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1 adults
- Registered on the NMC register
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Nursing Diploma
- Nursing Degree
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Relevant post registration course, Management qualification ALS
Experience
Essential
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams Current evidence based practice
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Sound knowledge of the particular patient group Relevant experience in this or an associated speciality
Desirable
- 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
- Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: 2 years post registration experience, Supervision of junior staff and students, Working with PAS Managing change
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic life support
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff and students
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Sound clinical skills
- Able to learn new skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Able to care for a group of at least 6 patients
- Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Confidence in teaching Ability to supervise, train and teach junior staff and students, Ability to prioritise own and others workload and to meet deadlines, Ability to manage clinical area in absence of more senior staff, Time management and effective delegation skills, Leadership skills, IT skills (to be tested during probationary period)
Desirable
- IT skills
- IV practice
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Ability to motivate self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1 adults
- Registered on the NMC register
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Nursing Diploma
- Nursing Degree
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Relevant post registration course, Management qualification ALS
Experience
Essential
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams Current evidence based practice
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Sound knowledge of the particular patient group Relevant experience in this or an associated speciality
Desirable
- 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
- Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: 2 years post registration experience, Supervision of junior staff and students, Working with PAS Managing change
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic life support
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff and students
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Sound clinical skills
- Able to learn new skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Able to care for a group of at least 6 patients
- Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Confidence in teaching Ability to supervise, train and teach junior staff and students, Ability to prioritise own and others workload and to meet deadlines, Ability to manage clinical area in absence of more senior staff, Time management and effective delegation skills, Leadership skills, IT skills (to be tested during probationary period)
Desirable
- IT skills
- IV practice
- 2 YEARS POST REGISTRATION THE POST HOLDER SHOULD DEMONSTRATE: Ability to motivate self and others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
