Staff Nurse

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring the provision of patient centered care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.
2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
3. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.
4. To be responsible for endocrine patients continued education programs.
5. Develop and provide nurse led services e.g. injection clinics

1. Perform endocrine tests and administer specialized treatments according to protocols.
2. Respond to telephone queries from patients and staff
3. Maintain safe practice according to Trust policies and standards.
4. Assist in the provision of meals/refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.
5. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward.
6. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.
7. Liaise with staff members responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
8. Carry out certain procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of blood transfusions, and be prepared to learn new skills relevant to the role

EDUCATION:

1. To be responsible for own personal development and for maintaining a personal development plan.

2. To complete the ward preceptor pack, and ward training packs.

3. Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually.

4. Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

1. Attending MDTs within the trust and at other trusts as appropriate.
2. Consenting patients for endocrine tests.
3. Attend conferences and study days.
4. Work towards the Endocrine Nurses Certificate.
5. Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act. Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.
6. Actively participate in risk assessments and ensure correct completion of Incident Report Forms in accordance with Trust policy.
7. Generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.

2. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires.

3. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours.

4. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the ward.

5. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy.

6. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.

7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the wards philosophy of giving mutual support.

8. Adhere to trust uniform policy.

9. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion for all our patients, other service users and staff. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect.

It is your responsibility to understand and work in line with the Trusts equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights policies. You should value others and treat everyone you come into contact with at work with fairness, dignity and respect at all times and uphold their human and other rights

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Degree or Diploma in Health Care Studies

Desirable

• Preparation for mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Interest in Endocrinology.

Desirable

• Experience in an outpatient setting, Day units or something similar. Experience in Endocrinology.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care Work as a member of a team
• Highly motivated individual and forward thinking
• Ability to assess risk and initiate change
• Intermediate computer skills

Desirable

• Understanding of the need for evidence based practice
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• ECG

Knowledge

Essential

• Committed to own personal professional development and that of junior members of staff

Desirable

• Endocrine knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.

Other

Essential

• Flexible working

Desirable

• Team player
• Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).