Staff Nurse Ward 18

1.

To work according to the NMC Code and relevant

professional guidelines and frameworks including the 6 Cs as a named nurse / key worker for a defined

The

assessment of care and health education needs.The

development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including

discharge planning for each patient.To gain

Experience and skills in

2.

ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and the

multidisciplinary team.

3.

participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator

/ mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff.

4.

provide supervision, support and education to unqualified staff and students.

Acting

as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning,

implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team

nursing.

co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with WAHT

discharge policy.

promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant

health professionals.

educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

To provide information which enables patients to make choices

about adopting a healthier lifestyle.

To complete patient documentation correctly.

To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols / care

pathways.

To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective

communication with patients, relatives and other staff.

To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all

times.

To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed

policies and procedures.

2.

develop own teaching skills and participate in staff / student education programmes.

To help

maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in

the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

To be

responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and

professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a

professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development

Programme.

participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme.

assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines,

standards and policies.

assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care

assistants and complete assessors training as required.

3.

To

assist in promoting nursing practice in line with relevant research.

maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice.

contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department.

4.

contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be

accountable for maintaining standards.

maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue

relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.

uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface

between staff, patients, and visitors.

participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.

To be

aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe

environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients

and visitors, taking action as and when required.

To be

aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with WAHNT

policy.

participate in maintaining a clean environment.

The

post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and

procedures and comply with these at all times.

identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all

equipment provided for use.

maintain a safe ward environment and

ensure all appropriate general risk assessments

are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care

accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls,

nutrition, safeguarding.

5.

develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in

the ordering and use of equipment.

assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report

problems to the appropriate manager.

In the

absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of the individuals

development programme, the post holder, with support, will be able to undertake

clinical / shift management within the department.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Experience

Desirable: - Significant proven knowledge and experience in the speciality

Personal Qualities

Personal Qualities

Knowledge and Understanding

Qualifications

Desirable: - Teaching and Assessing qualification

Knowledge and Skills