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Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Kinnier Wilson HDU
| Posting date: | 27 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,806.00 to £53,134.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44806.00 - £53134.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0187 |
Summary
1. Clinical Practice To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times. To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate. To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand. To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff. To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards. To support the Ward Managers and Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy. 2. Education and research To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff. To act as practice supervisor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior staff within agreed timeframes. To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills. To contribute to the wider educational activities within the Care Group ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities within the Care Group. To promote and encourage the application of research and of evidence-based practices. To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate.