Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team in Roustel Ward.The post holder will be responsible for supervising, supporting, coaching and appraising, all junior staff. They will promote the highest standards of individualised care, participating in decision making and implementing care innovations with the senior ward team. They are expected to act as a mentor, practice assessor and supervisor to junior staff and students. The post holder will be expected to implement and monitor quality assurance initiatives including development of action plans and measuring outcomes.Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary: The post holder will be responsible for supervising, supporting, coaching and
appraising, all junior staff. They will promote the highest standards of individualised care,
participating in decision making and implementing care innovations with the senior ward
team. They are expected to act as a mentor, practice assessor and supervisor to junior staff
and students. The post holder will be expected to implement and monitor quality assurance
initiatives including development of action plans and measuring outcomes.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including
individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
2. To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising
evidence and research.
3. To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentation
which require intervention, knowing when to escalate as appropriate.
4. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation of specialised patient/service user care.
5. To promote patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation
of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
6. To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user
condition to guide decision making.
7. Within field of expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a
diagnosis.
8. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and
their support networks.
9. To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within
the postholders sphere of responsibility.
10. To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management
and Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.
11. To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users
and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate
processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with complex needs including
individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
2. To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising
evidence and research.
3. To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentation
which require intervention, knowing when to escalate as appropriate.
4. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation of specialised patient/service user care.
5. To promote patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation
of care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
6. To utilise data and information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user
condition to guide decision making.
7. Within field of expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a
diagnosis.
8. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and
their support networks.
9. To ensure that professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within
the postholders sphere of responsibility.
10. To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management
and Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.
11. To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users
and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate
processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- 3 years experience
Key Criteria
Essential
- The ability to evidence how HSCs CARE Values are applied in practice
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- A high standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with
- the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm
- and diplomatic manner
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of others
- The ability to work autonomously and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to self development and the development of others
- Adaptable and responsive to changing service needs
- Ability to deal with stress in self and others, recognising when support is required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- 3 years experience
Key Criteria
Essential
- The ability to evidence how HSCs CARE Values are applied in practice
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- A high standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with
- the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm
- and diplomatic manner
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of others
- The ability to work autonomously and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to self development and the development of others
- Adaptable and responsive to changing service needs
- Ability to deal with stress in self and others, recognising when support is required
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).
