Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit

To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients receiving medical treatment. The post holders will be responsible for patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the procedure / interventions. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard and efficient nursing care within South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust.

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge

To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave

To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of him/herself and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives

To participate in appropriate training and development activities

To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement

Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents/near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of customer care

All employees will have an organisational and individual responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people, and children

To abide by Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to their area of work, and undertake the necessary level of training. This will be appraised through the KSF review process or other relevant professional review proces

To contribute to promoting and implementing the Trust's Carbon Management policy, in line with team and organisational objective

SWFT is recognised as an 'employer of choice' and is highly recommended as a place to work.

We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by CQC which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. This is also demonstrated in the national NHS Staff Survey results which shows SWFT as one of the best employers for staff retention, morale, staff engagement and health and well-being.

Qualifications

Essential: - First Level RGN; - Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies; - NMC Registration

Desirable: - Evidence of continuous professional development; - Non-medical prescriber; - IT Skills

Experience

Desirable: - Acute nursing; - Care of older people

Skills

Desirable: - Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively; - Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal

Other

Desirable: - Able to change duties at short notice; - Aware of current NHS issues and priorities