Job summary
The Day Patient Unit consists of a 19 bedded ward area with additional seated waiting areas for ambulatory patients. A minor operation/procedure room with 2 bedded post-anaesthetic recovery unit also forms part of the unit along with an Endoscopy Suite.Service users attend the unit for a variety of surgical, endoscopy, dental, interventional radiological and other diagnostic procedures.The overall purpose of the role is to practice clinically as a member of the nursing and multi-professional team within the Day Patient Unit. This involves contributing to the evaluation of the effectiveness of planning and delivery of services and to be proactive in maintaining quality, service improvement, and patient flow in a safe and comfortable environment.The Day Patient Unit relies on the multi-skilled nature of the team and whilst previous experience would be an asset, this role is also developmental so offers the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to provide assistance in, for example, the minor operations/procedures room and endoscopy suite. Pre-Assessment also forms part of the Ward responsibilities.
This role comes with a competitive salary, an annual bonus, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS towards your entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay.
Main duties of the job
1. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate care plans demonstrating high standards
of evidence-based care.
2. To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentation
which require intervention, knowing when to escalate to senior staff.
3. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the delivery of programmes of care.
4. To support patients/service users in undertaking activities of daily living within care
plans
5. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users and
their support networks.
6. To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management
and Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.
7. 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.
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 build a therapeutic relationship with patients/service users and their support
network, communicating with them in a way that respects their views and cognitive
function.
2. To use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs
of complex and challenging situations.
3. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary
team, clearing relaying condition related information in a timely and effective manner.
4. Communicates to patients/service users and relatives compassionately, in a
confidential and sensitive professional manner.
5. To acknowledge and respect language and cultural differences of patients/service
users, their support networks and colleagues.
6. To provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given
in accordance with agreed policy and standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To build a therapeutic relationship with patients/service users and their support
network, communicating with them in a way that respects their views and cognitive
function.
2. To use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs
of complex and challenging situations.
3. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary
team, clearing relaying condition related information in a timely and effective manner.
4. Communicates to patients/service users and relatives compassionately, in a
confidential and sensitive professional manner.
5. To acknowledge and respect language and cultural differences of patients/service
users, their support networks and colleagues.
6. To provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given
in accordance with agreed policy and standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Good 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 work autonomously and also as part of a multi-
- disciplinary team
- The ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Punctual and reliable
- In addition to the job specific requirements above this role will require adherence to the following:
- Health and Safety
- The post holder has a duty of care for their own health and safety and wellbeing along with that of their colleagues, patients, services users, and visitors. Staff are expected to comply with all Health and Safety policies and complete all relevant mandatory training. Staff have a
- duty to report any incidents in a timely manner through the appropriate channels.
- Infection Control
- The post holder is expected to comply with Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of health and social care associated infection.
- Confidentiality/Records Management
- The post holder must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of any information relating to members of staff, patients, service users and their support network. The post holder must act in accordance with the appropriate Data Protection legislation and only process confidential
- information, acquired through their employment within the States of Guernsey, in accordance with said Law and any relevant States of Guernsey policies in order to perform their role.
- The post holder has a responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance, and storage of records in accordance with Health and Social Care policy and must work within the boundaries of States of Guernsey Policies and Procedures regarding Health and Safety, Data
- Protection, confidentiality, reporting dangerous occurrences through the correct systems when necessary.
- Safeguarding
- The post holder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and families and to raise any concerns via the appropriate channels in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Good 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 work autonomously and also as part of a multi-
- disciplinary team
- The ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Punctual and reliable
- In addition to the job specific requirements above this role will require adherence to the following:
- Health and Safety
- The post holder has a duty of care for their own health and safety and wellbeing along with that of their colleagues, patients, services users, and visitors. Staff are expected to comply with all Health and Safety policies and complete all relevant mandatory training. Staff have a
- duty to report any incidents in a timely manner through the appropriate channels.
- Infection Control
- The post holder is expected to comply with Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of health and social care associated infection.
- Confidentiality/Records Management
- The post holder must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of any information relating to members of staff, patients, service users and their support network. The post holder must act in accordance with the appropriate Data Protection legislation and only process confidential
- information, acquired through their employment within the States of Guernsey, in accordance with said Law and any relevant States of Guernsey policies in order to perform their role.
- The post holder has a responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance, and storage of records in accordance with Health and Social Care policy and must work within the boundaries of States of Guernsey Policies and Procedures regarding Health and Safety, Data
- Protection, confidentiality, reporting dangerous occurrences through the correct systems when necessary.
- Safeguarding
- The post holder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and families and to raise any concerns via the appropriate channels in a timely manner.
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).
