Job responsibilities
Being on the bank at University Hospital Southampton gives
you full flexibility on when you work.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England,
we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career
you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS
Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for
staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Southampton is an attractive place to live, and
work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct
trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic
coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower
than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
UHS gained foundation trust status in 2011. Every year the team of 11,500 treats around
150,000 day
and inpatients including 50,000 emergency admissions.
The critical care units at University Hospital
Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are renowned for their local and
national contribution to critical care, as well as for consistently delivering
high standards of clinical care. We are very proud of their developments
and how their service has expanded enabling them to actively recruit.
University
Hospital Southampton has a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery
practice, and of delivering excellence in patient care.
Whilst proud of their heritage,
their focus is the future, and central to this vision is providing evidence and
value-based individualised care to the people supported.
We are looking for high calibre individuals with good
interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate should relish
the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environment whilst wanting to
deliver the highest standard of care.
To maintain high standards of nursing care and
ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to
nursing care.
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate
individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other
staff as appropriate.
To receive patients and their relatives in
accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of
treatment and progress.
To arrange the care of patient's property, in
accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital
responsibilities.
To liaise with all members of the
multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out
in accordance with given policy.
To give and receive regular reports on the progress
of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to
the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.
To maintain accurate records of observation,
treatment, and care.
To participate in the checking and administration
of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in
accordance with Trust policy.
To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents
or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors.
To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint
received verbally from patients or relatives.
To adhere to the
NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the
location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation,
major incident/fire & child protection procedures.
To act as a
positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.
To co-ordinate the
requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments
within the Trust.
To maintain good
liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.
Being familiar
with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or
potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.
To actively
contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice.
Excellent transport links mean their location is commutable from:
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Winchester
- New Forest
- Bournemouth
- Oxford
As well as
competitive rates of pay you will be eligible for the following
- Prompt
Payment - work this week,
get paid next week!
- First choice of shifts at your Trust Access
to shifts before they are available to agency.
- Flexible working to suit your lifestyle Take
control of when you want to work.
- Build holiday allowance for every shift you
work.
- Book and manage your shifts on the go Access
shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
- Support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us
anytime on 03332 407 552.
