[ref. e74832116] Northampton - Staff Nurse
Job overview
We are looking for registered nurses who are wanting a new challenge and have a passion to do things differently, we are offering excellent opportunities for nurses to join us at this exciting time.
You will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of care for acutely unwell patients with an interest for Diabetes Care, General and geriatric Medicine. You will be part of a dynamic and exciting team making exciting changes that will affect the way the hospital is run from the front door and throughout.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. In particular take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients
They will participate in the management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient/client care:
Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward / clinical area.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
To co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy.
To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
To complete patient documentation correctly.
To maintain a safe ward environment.
To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal.
To ensure patient confidentiality.
To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.
Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.
To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy ‘Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners’.
Policy/service development implementation:
Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.
To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.
Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
Financial & physical resources:
To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.
Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.
Human resources:
To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.
To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.
To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
Research & development:
To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g. Essence of Care.
To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation.
To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.
Freedom to act:
Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties
Person specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to undergo further training
- Recognised mentoring and assessment qualification.
- Healthcare related degree.
- Supervisory qualification
- Management training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Recent pre-post registration experience working within an acute medical setting.
- Evidence based practice relating to medical environment.
- Understanding of current nursing issues.
- Commitment to promote and develop good practice.
- Basic computer skills.
- Recent experience of nursing patients in isolation cohort environments.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trusts nursing strategy.
Skills
Essential criteria- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to be a team player within a Multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to exercise initiative.
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Understanding of the change process and the steps needed to implement change.
Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria- Innovative.
- Flexible.
- Teamwork.
- Leadership.
- Motivation.
- Organising skills, teamworking and ward support
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
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