Staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver a high standard of individualised patient care, being sensitive to patients needs for respect, dignity and privacy

Ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with Spire Claremont Hospital Healthcare Policies promoting best practice at all time.

Assist in the development and maintenance of clinical standards, supporting and participating in clinical audits, and implementing subsequent action plans as and when required

Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community

Attend and actively participate in ward/departmental meetings, access work emails on a daily basis and read relevant communications to enable good communication and an informed workforce. Ensure colleagues are supported and encouraged to do the same

Contribute to ensuring that Care Standards are me within the ward area

Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your profession, always working within the guidance of the NMC Code of Conduct.

Demonstrate accountability for your own responsibilities yet accepting and taking ownerships of delegated responsibilities from senior members of the department when required

Take responsibility for own professional development to ensure continuous improvement in clinical standards in designated area

Set, monitor and maintain agreed standards of nursing care in conjunction with other members of the ward team.

Take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Deliver care in accordance with defined quality standards and in line with recommendations as laid down in the hospital plan.

Maintain up-to-date nursing records, ensuring that confidentiality is respected.

Maximise all opportunities to promote health.

Use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient.

Maintain regular communication and cooperation with other departments in the hospital to ensure the best patient experience.

Provide information of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors via the Datix web based system.

Assist with the induction of new members of staff to the clinical area

Remain professional at all times

You must be flexible and adaptable to shift patterns including twilights, nights, Bank Holidays and weekends.

This job description is not exhaustive although it should relate to your contract of employment.

The job description outlines the current position and will be subject to annual review in the light of developments within the service in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the NMC
• Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the post
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good Computer Skills at a level to meet the requirements of the position

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a RGN in a Healthcare setting

Desirable

• Private healthcare 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.

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

Claremont Hospital

Address

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB

Employer's website

https://www.claremont-hospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)