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Staff Nurse | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 03 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,089 - £41,498 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, W1W 5AQ |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6286242/392-RNOH-589-B |
Summary
In order to be considered for shortlisting please complete the following statement, in less than 50 words, in supporting information.
“I am the best candidate for this position because…”
This is a rare opportunity to join the supportive team of the Central London outpatients Department of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital– 10mins walk from Oxford Circus and all that the city has to offer, and only a few minutes from the green space of Regents Park.
We are seeking aRegistered Nurse with current NMC registrationto join our team in a career-developing role, at a stand-alone site where we drive forward not only NHS and Trust initiatives but also our own as we strive to improve service provision. You should be able to provide evidence of professional development and an interest in audit and research.
You must have current RNA and / or RNC registration with the NMC for this position
As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to support their independence and well-being. If you are engaging, flexible, straightforward, practical and able to identify and implement ideas to improve patient care and service delivery, then this could be the team for you.We are well served by public transport with 3 tube stations and bus stops within a few minutes’ walk
This post comes with inner London high cost area allowance
Previous applicants need not apply
· Be a team leader
· Develop nurse led clinics such as pre-op screening/dressings/phlebotomy to provide a high standard of patient care
· Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
· Work with all clinical units and departments to ensure that every patient visit is seamless and efficient
· Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
· Mentor and be a role model to students and junior staff
· Participate in audit, surveys and represent the department as a link nurse
· Registered nurses in outpatients need excellent communication, problem solving, teaching, liaising, supervising skills as well as clinical ones, including phlebotomy (desirable)
· Ensuring pharmacy and other stock are up to date
· Be a visible professional within the department
· Our dynamic team is composed of Clinic support workers and Registered nurses.
This integrated team are committed to providing excellent outpatient care alongside our leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and all other healthcare disciplines
We also work very closely with the imaging/therapy/orthotics and support services on site and currently support paediatric nursing students.
We work flexibly in an environment where clinics can change quickly and as the first point of contact for patients, we portray the welcoming face of the organisation.
Every day is different – from prepping to running clinics/assisting in the plaster and treatment rooms / running nurse led clinics – or doing a bit of everything!
We have a comprehensive induction programme and carry out on site training, support e-learning and attend training at the main site. Individual/team/dept/trust goals are also incorporated in our annual appraisals
Essential criteria include
Registered Nurse Adult or Child or dual trained with current NMC registration
· 1 years experience in an acute setting
· Work independently and in a team
· Effective communication and ability to manage difficult situations effectively
· Prioritise workload
· Aware of professional issues
· Practice within scope of practice
· Time management, delegation skills alongside an understanding of the speciality
Desirable skills include
· Phlebotomy
· Plastering experience
· Risk Management
· Conflict resolution
· Audit and research
See job description for further information
In order to be considered for shortlisting, you must meet the essential criteria in the person specification and answer the question in supporting information
Closing date 13.05.24
Shortlisting should be carried out w/c 13.05.24 with Face to Face Interviews planned for 24.05.24
For candidates shortlisted, the interview will be in 2 parts:
1 – written response to a set of questions
2 – face to face interview
This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024
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