Job summary
Ward 9 SMH is Medicine for Older People and our patients are from 65 years old and over.
The post holder is expected to co-ordinate shifts when on duty and deputise for the ward manager as required.
To be responsible for ensuring excellent care is provided for all patients.
Monitoring and managing risk, ensure that internal and external audits are completed, and action plans are implemented.
To offer guidance and leadership to colleagues, support and supervise the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
To have the authority to make day to day decisions regarding the running of the in-patient unit and be aware of managerial limitations and restrictions
To provide clinical expertise to the in-patient unit in the absence of a more senior nurse. Monitor that appropriately trained staff are available to deliver safe, high quality patient care.
- Act as the co-ordinating nurse on the Ward in conjunction with other key nurses
- To ensure various trust audits are completed in the agreed timescale.
To deputise for the Ward Manager as necessary at meetings
Maintain high professional standards of care.
- To provide clinical expertise to the in-patient unit in the absence of a more senior nurse
- To understand the importance of good customer relationships and be able to act on comments/complaints to the day hospice service
- Assess and agree, in conjunction with other professionals, an appropriate package of patient's care.
- Ensure regular monitoring and review of the patients care plan alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills be able to communicate effectively at times of high emotional stress
- Participate in appropriate audit and quality improvement projects associated with clinical and service development issues. Contribute to the mentoring and supervision of pre and post registration nurses and other professionals on educational placements on the ward
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered General Nurse
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Previous work-related experience
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Experience of managerial role
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of the role of a Band 6
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to manage own case load with supervision
- Ability to work all shifts including night duty
- Computer skills
- Self-motivated
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Good time management skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to work required shift pattern
- Driving Licence
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered General Nurse
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Previous work-related experience
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Experience of managerial role
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of the role of a Band 6
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to manage own case load with supervision
- Ability to work all shifts including night duty
- Computer skills
- Self-motivated
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Good time management skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to work required shift pattern
- Driving Licence
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).
