Staff Nurse, Swift Ward

Job overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the team on swift ward at our St Peters site. Swift ward is a care of the elderly ward within the medical division.

Swift ward is a 26 bedded ward caring for older age adults. The ward has a strong MDT and Allied Health Professional team to support with care of our patients, and has close links with the Dementia team.

We are a Foundation Trust always putting our patients first and at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in our team ad have a passion for excellence and looking for a leader with this passion.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care needs for assigned patients, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of
• Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers
• Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers
• Support NIC and help to facilitate safe discharges for patients, thus reducing the length of stay in hospital wherever possible.
• Delivery of safe patient care according to the prescribed medication.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care.

In collaboration with the ward/department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment.

Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:

• Multidisciplinary Team within the Trust

Externally this includes

Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations

Clinical Responsibility

• Practice and supervise nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Department/Ward Policies and
• Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care needs for assigned patients, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of
• Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers
• Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’ condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record
• With the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired
• Be aware of and contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults and children from abuse. Report any suspicions of abuse to the nurse in charge, or in their absence Matron, Divisional Professional Clinical Lead or Clinical Site Nurse Practitioner .
• Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patients’
• Work effectively and efficiently as part of the ward team, and in accordance with the nursing
• Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and
• Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with legislation and Trust policy and
• Understand the need for effective ward budgetary control and be aware of the current cost of medical supplies and
• Monitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriate
• Share in the responsibility in achieving financial savings by continually examining department procedures and products
• Be proficient in the use of information technology utilised within the ward
• To report staff sickness/absence to the unit sister, and take prompt action to cover shortfalls if necessary
• Monitor and report any deficiencies in services, such as department cleaning, catering, laundry, portering or administrative
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times, including appropriate appearance in accordance with the Trust Uniform and Dress Code
• Be conversant with the corporate goals in relation to service delivery
• Participate in Trust wide or local change

Leadership or managerial

• Be aware of and adhere to the ‘Shift Leader Responsibilities’ as per the Trust’s Standards for Practice and Care
• Act as an effective role model and demonstrate competent organisational and leadership
• Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
• Ensure nursing staff under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of
• Promote good communication and working relationships and collaborative working with the multi- disciplinary team, both within the Unit and the rest of the
• Ensure safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staffs are competent to operate the equipment and that the equipment is in safe working

Education and Development

• Actively promote and implement evidence-based
• Participate in maintaining a suitable learning environment on the
• Act as a support for junior staff and
• Support the in relation to programmes and strategies for professional development, education and training
• Understands the educational objectives of all ward staff, acting as preceptor/mentor to appropriate staff and assessing their
• Maintain good communication with internal education support staff and tutors from local higher and further education
• Use available opportunities to maintain and extend professional knowledge and expertise, keeping up-to-date with current nursing
• Maintain own professional

Clinical Governance

• To report any complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the Head of Nursing and ensure that, where possible, remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of such incidents, to complete Datix form.
• In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Divisional Professional Clinical Lead and Matron participate in the planning and implementation of quality and risk management initiatives and targets.
• Assist in maintaining evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited and participate in agreed changes in
• In conjunction with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurse and the Practice Development team, participate in agreed programmes of clinical
• Support and supervise junior staff in a way that promotes patient safety and well-being.
• Assist the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and their deputies in the orientation and induction of new staff. Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and

Support the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurse in ensuring that staff acquire the appropriate

clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care.

• Actively participate in the Trust’s professional supervision programme as a supervisor and as a supervisee.
• Understand and be aware of when and how to report untoward incidents, accidents, concerns or near misses and how to deal effectively with patients’ or relatives’ complaints

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.