Job summary
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care to a named group of patients.Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.Work proactively within the team to achieve unit and trust goals and objectives.Work with and promote recognised policies, protocols and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for own practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of professional conduct. Maintain knowledge and professional competence. Attend training .2. Plan and assess care with realistic nursing goals in consultation with patient, family and multidisciplinary team.3. Be sensitive to patients needs.4. Provide information and education, to enable patients to make healthier choices.6. Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice to enhance patient care.7. Participate in audit process8. Demonstrate an understanding of research in clinical practice.9. Use clinical expertise and knowledge to promote a 'nurse led' approach.10. Ensure the safe control and custody of drugs. according to Trust Policy.11. Inform the Sister of changes which may affect safe and competent practice.12. Accurately document patient care legibly and in a timely manner.13. Work collaboratively with outside agencies.
Management/ Organisational Responsibilities1. Efficient use of department resources.2. Leadership to members of the ward, promoting effective team work, acting as a role model and mentor as required.3. Ensure safe staffing levels maintained.4. Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.5. Use equipment provided safely.6. Participate in problem solving7. Ensure patients and carers are aware of their health needs.10. Participate in and promote clinical supervision.
About us
If you're hard working, and compassionate you should consider applying for this RN post
Ogden Court is a 21 bedded unit providing rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment or if appropriate, directly from their own homes.
Opportunities for further training and development are available. You will receive support/development through in service training, regular appraisals and clinical supervision. This post involves rotation between day and night duties.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.
For further information please contact: Nicola Seaman (Ward Manager) nicola.seaman@nchc.nhs.uk
mobile: 07500 816489
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for your professional practice in accordance with NMC.
Continuous development highlighted through the appraisal process and attendance of mandatory/specific training .
You will plan and assess programmes of care with consultation of the patient, family and multidisciplinary team being sensitive to patients needs, dignity and privacy.
You will promote effective communication with the multi-professional team. Support patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
You will recommend innovative changes in clinical practice, participate in audit processes and action outcomes. Promote a nurse led approach to care. Taking on a Link nurse role .
You will be ensuring the safe control and custody of drugs in line with Trust Policy / local Standard Operating Procedures.
You will be Informing the Nurse in Charge of changes in circumstances which may impact on safe and competent practice. You will maintain excellent documentation, using IT systems which are required to be updated and maintained in a timely manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for your professional practice in accordance with NMC.
Continuous development highlighted through the appraisal process and attendance of mandatory/specific training .
You will plan and assess programmes of care with consultation of the patient, family and multidisciplinary team being sensitive to patients needs, dignity and privacy.
You will promote effective communication with the multi-professional team. Support patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
You will recommend innovative changes in clinical practice, participate in audit processes and action outcomes. Promote a nurse led approach to care. Taking on a Link nurse role .
You will be ensuring the safe control and custody of drugs in line with Trust Policy / local Standard Operating Procedures.
You will be Informing the Nurse in Charge of changes in circumstances which may impact on safe and competent practice. You will maintain excellent documentation, using IT systems which are required to be updated and maintained in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Registered Nurse UK NMC PIN
- Relevant health degree
Desirable
- Working towards a degree or equivalent health related experience
- Experience in rehab nursing
Personal and people development
Essential
- evidence of relevant experience and development
- support junior staff
Desirable
- Willing to undertake appropriate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies
- Experience of developing and delivering care plans designed to meet patient needs
Desirable
- Previous experience in rehabilitation nursing
- Clinical skills, venepuncture, ECG recording, catheterisation
Personal attributes/ behaviours (linked to Trust's behaviour framework)
Essential
- Self awareness
- Flexible/positive approach to work
- Work collaboratively as a part of the team
- Value and respect of privacy and dignity of patients
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitments to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
Skills, experience and knowledge
Essential
- excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Up to date knowledge of clinical and professional issues
- knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of teaching, mentoring , supervision teaching and assessment
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively in English language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Registered Nurse UK NMC PIN
- Relevant health degree
Desirable
- Working towards a degree or equivalent health related experience
- Experience in rehab nursing
Personal and people development
Essential
- evidence of relevant experience and development
- support junior staff
Desirable
- Willing to undertake appropriate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies
- Experience of developing and delivering care plans designed to meet patient needs
Desirable
- Previous experience in rehabilitation nursing
- Clinical skills, venepuncture, ECG recording, catheterisation
Personal attributes/ behaviours (linked to Trust's behaviour framework)
Essential
- Self awareness
- Flexible/positive approach to work
- Work collaboratively as a part of the team
- Value and respect of privacy and dignity of patients
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitments to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
Skills, experience and knowledge
Essential
- excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Up to date knowledge of clinical and professional issues
- knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of teaching, mentoring , supervision teaching and assessment
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively in English language
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
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).
