Qualified Nurse - Feldon Ward

Job overview

To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing neurorehabilitation. The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

To undertake professional duties in patients homes and clinics delivering a high standard of nursing care and health promotion. The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the local population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

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

Communication

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

Professionalism

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

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.