Staff Nurse - TAU

Job overview

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: The assessment of care and health education needs; The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. To gain experience and skills in Clinical practice, facilitation and teaching in management. To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

Act as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

Co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with the RUH Discharge Policy. Promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.

Educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. Complete patient documentation to Trust standard. Maintain a safe ward/department environment. Assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways. Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication. Ensure patient confidentiality.

Develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes. Help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

Attend Trust induction programmes and mandatory training sessions. Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

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.