Plastics Dressing Clinic Staff Nurse

Job overview

• The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of wound care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.
• Employees should honour the Trust’s Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
• Adhere the NMC Code at all times
• Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Staff Nurse to join our Plastics Dressing Clinic Team. The post holder will have a passion for wound care and will work in our Nurse led Plastics Dressing Clinic with post op plastic surgery patients including Breast reconstruction, skin, hands  and lower limb trauma.

Previous experience in this role is not necessary as training will be given to the right applicant.

Are you a local nurse who would be interested in full time / Part time / Job sharing position this might be the job for you!  All work patterns considered.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care with support from the nurse in charge. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
• Work without direct supervision once key learning outcomes of the induction/ foundation or preceptorship programme have been completed.
• Monitor all patient care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times.
• Prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patient’s condition and alert senior staff immediately.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care.
• Use effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.
• Foster good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the unit. Help to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients.
• Participate in the health education and explanation of treatment to patients and relatives.