Band 5 Staff Nurse - Surgery
NHS Jobs Birmingham
- Clinical Practice: Be responsible for completing/ undertaking relevant nursing/ clinical procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience Act as an advocate for patients within the areas, to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care Ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs and ethnicity Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors, including risk management and incident reporting in any areas of concern Recognise and act to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients Monitor patient progress and ensure accurate, legible and timely documentation regarding the patient's care and treatment, both paper based and electronically Develop and initiate nursing assessments and care plans based on your assessment and observation of the patient's physical and psychological well-being / illness Work towards safe and timely discharge plans and/or transfer of care from the ward/service, ensuring barriers to discharge/ transfer are identified and acted on appropriately Work alongside other health care professionals to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts/healthcare professionals is done using a range of communication aids such as verbal handover/ written documentation/referral 2.Management, leadership, organisation, team working and decision making: Facilitate patient flow, including bed and pathway management, clinic operations and case load coordination through liaison with the nurse in charge/ supervisor Be mindful of own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication Know and adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for requests for Deprivation of Liberty Standards and demonstration of the principles of Prevent Ensure effective communication and liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team Address any immediate concerns or complaints as they arise and escalate / report as required 3.Professional: Take personal responsibility for attendance at mandatory training and updating as per Trust statutory and mandatory training requirements Contribute to the setting and monitoring of clinical standards Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a professional portfolio which supports revalidation Induct, orientate, supervise, train and assess unregistered nursing staff helping them to achieve their learning outcomes. Support nursing students/ trainees who are working within the ward/ unit/ department team Develop and maintain competence in the use of electronic records, information and communication systems as required by the service You may be deployed / expected to work in any part of the organisation should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained Recognise the emotional impact of practice in self and others, and take appropriate action and reporting to line manager if it may impact personal performance
Jupiter RecruitmentWalsall, 3 mi from Birmingham
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Staff Nurse to work in an independent community facing rehabilitation & recovery unit based in the Walsall, West Midlands area.An exciting new job opportunity has arisen...
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBirmingham
Staff Nurse, Band 5
Full time/ Part time
Ward 4
Newly qualified Nurses welcome
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. Our 200-year heritage of innovation...
Walsall Healthcare NHS TrustWalsall, 3 mi from Birmingham
As a staff nurse in the Strengthening Families Team you will manage your own caseload of babies, children and young people to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care. You will be supervised and supported by qualified School Nurses and Health Visitors...