Nurse
| Posting date: | 10 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9205-24-0779 |
Summary
Communication & Relationships Skills Provide and receive, sensitive, highly complex or contentious information and barriers to understanding. Facilitate communication, resulting in clear responsibilities within the multi-professional team Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance To co-ordinate patients journey, act as a key worker. Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. Under the guidance of the leads you will assist in the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment Knowledge, Training & Experience Current NMC registration Completed the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7or a willingness to undertake complete the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7 Minimum of 2 years post registration experience to preferably include 1 year experience of a leadership position. Evidence of study at degree level in Health/Nursing Related Studies or have a willingness to undertake degree/masters level study. ENB 998/ Mentorship/Assessor module or equivalent or have experience of teaching and assessing With guidance of the leads to assist in change and support new ways of working Leadership and management skills Analytical & Judgemental Skills The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures standards and guidelines. The post holder will demonstrate the skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate. Planning & Organisational Skills The post holder will prioritise and plan own specialist workload and organise own time according to their delegated job plan. Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored. Ensure that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an integral part of the department function. Required to co-ordinate activities with other professional agencies and support groups. To support the development of Specialist information booklets and leaflets for patient care. Physical Skills Required to have dexterity and accuracy required for relevant tasks and procedures including seroma drainage, complex wound dressings and is able to demonstrate clinical skills to aid the education of others The post holder must have standard keyboard skills, and be able to use presentation, projection/multi media equipment and e-learning resources Responsibility for Patient/Client Care To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times. Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC Assesses, develops and implements specialist nursing care programmes, advising patients and relatives on matters relating to their clinical condition To promote patient health, and to assist in education strategies for healthy lifestyles and to sign post patients to specialist help Ensure the care provided reflects the requirements of the CQC, Proud to care and other Nursing initiatives. Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Implements policies and procedures, and proposes changes to practices for own area, contributing to the development of specialist protocols. Assist in the delivery of education to support staff in the adoption of new policies and procedures. Support the development and implementation of local Standard operating procedures, patient information and policies Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources Demonstrate safe working practices in the use of equipment in the clinical areas, and support Sisters/Charge Nurses to maintain equipment training records for all staff. Responsibility for Human Resources Working with the Leads, provide leadership to the clinical team and identify innovation in clinical practice Provides clinical supervision to other staff and students Contributes to the training of other staff on the specific clinical condition Contribute to the formal induction and preceptorship of all new staff. and the education of learners, students and clinical support workers Responsibility for Information Resources To maintain adequate and accurate records of all educational sessionsand records for personal use. To collect statistical information and reports as requested for the Trust. Updates and maintains patient records. Responsibility for Research and Development Working in conjunction with the Breast Care team the post holder will be required to use, and disseminate current research findings to professional colleagues through the education process. To collaborate with other members of the service to develop clinical audit to measure outcomes related to education and practice Support patinys in research or clinical trials as required Participate as an individual in surveys and audits as necessary to own work. Freedom to Act Accountable for own professional actions; not directly supervised. Physical Effort The post requires a combination of physical effort including sitting, standing, walking and occasional moderate effort for several short periods Mental Effort The post requires frequent regular levels of concentration within an often unpredictable work pattern and environment. Concentration on patient assessments / procedures Emotional Effort The post holder will deal frequently with distressed patients, relatives and carers and occasionally with distressed members of staff Working Conditions The post holder will work flexibly across both sites to fulfill service requirements The post holder will have exposure to bodily fluids. Personal/Professional Development To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence to enable you to use research/evidence based practice. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process. Equality and Diversity UHNM is committed to the implementation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Which ensures equal opportunities for all. UHNM is also committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. It aims to create a culture that respects and values each others differences, promotes dignity, equality and diversity and encourages individuals to develop and maximise their potential. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other workers and patients/service users Infection Prevention Infection Prevention is the obligation of every employee both clinical and non-clinical at the University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust. Driving down healthcare associated infection is everyones responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention policy All staff employed by the UHNM Trust have the following responsibilities: Trust Dress Code Trust approved uniform/dress code must be adhered to When in clinical areas all staff must be bare below the elbow, without wrist watches, stoned rings, wrist jewellery, false nails, nail polish or plaster casts No personal bags to be worn during clinical duties Hand Hygiene Decontaminate your hands as the per The five moments of hand hygiene Own Practice Lead by example Encourage and praise good practice Be prepared to accept advice about your own practice Trust Policies Ensure that you know and strictly follow relevant Infection Prevention policies for your role and apply standard precautions at all times, which is available in the Infection Prevention Manual on the UHNM intranet