Registered Nurse/ODP - Post and Pre-Op Recovery - Medirooms - Band 5
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9339-24-0437 |
Summary
North Bristol NHS Trust currently recruits overseas Nursing staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore unable to accept any direct applications from candidates who are not already based in the UK. For a full overview of the role, please refer to the PDF Job Description and Shift Pattern Document attached as an additional documents to this advert. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post. Care Management Provides direct patient care in themedi-room areas commensurate with their post. Is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients Identifies individual patient requirements and acts effectively on changing needs, liaising with and directing relevant staff. Organises time, equipment and staff to deliver safe and efficient patient care. Gives skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed in accordance with Trust Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Demonstrates effective communication within departments and multidisciplinary team. Advises patients, theircarersand other staff on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individual and institutes preventative measures. Identifies the priorities of care for patients, liaising with and directing relevant staff. Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards ofevidence basednursing care. Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation. Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients aretreated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients arerespectedand confidentiality ismaintained at all times. To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy Quality Management Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure. Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property according to Trust policies. Complies and works in accordance with Trust Policies and Standard Operating Procedures Participates in risk assessments as required by senior colleagues and Directorate Risk Manager Identifies and acts upon any risk that could affect the safety of patients or staff, accessing support from senior staff as necessary Reports any accidents, incidents or near misses using the Trust Datix reporting system Participates in audits of patient care. Contribute to the implementation of improvements of working methods and practices Participates in working groups to facilitate changes and improvements within the Operating Department, Directorate and Trust. Handles complaints by patients, clients, theircarersand staff according to Trust policies. Financial Management Contributes to the monitoring and control of the use of resources within budgetary limits Contributes to the analysis of staffing requirements againstwork loadactivity Assists with developing the financial awareness of the team so that individual staff contribute to the efficient use of resources Information Management Contributes to the collection, recording and storage of information using both paper based and electronic systems Make use of relevant of information in decision making, problem solving and care management Staff Management Develop own supervisory skills and competence, undertaking a teaching/assessing module. Contributes to the supervision, development and coaching of individual staff so that they function effectively within their role and responsibilities in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures Provides clear instructions and accurate information to junior staff, students and support workers. Monitors and evaluates their work to ensure standards are maintained. Assists with the process of allocating workload to junior staff, students and support workers which is withineach individualscompetence and capability. Professional Development Practices in accordance with NMC or HPC Professional Codes of Conduct and Standards Seeks out new knowledge of perioperative practice and health by reading, enquiring and partaking of continuing education, applies validated research findings to practice. Seeks to develop new skills, participates incompetency basedtraining programmese.gCompetency Portfolios. Facilitates the professional development needs of the theatre team and facilitate their development through Appraisal and Development Review Undertakes any training requiredin order tomaintain competency including mandatory training Working Conditions/Effort A need to respond to frequently changing needs of the department. Exposure to distressing and emotional situations. Manual handling and postural demands. Exposure to potential violent and aggressive behaviour. Contact with blood and body fluids. The need to use highly developed skills and demonstrates a high level of manual dexterity. The need to work a shift system. Rotation to night duty as and when required Working in departments utilising Ionising Radiation and chemical substances falling under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.