Staff Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for a registered nurse who is looking for a new challenge on a busy, exciting stroke rehabilitation ward .This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of our Stroke pathway here at NGH and be involved in making a difference to our patients and our service.

The successful candidate will have to build a working relationship with not only the nurses, HCA’s, medical team on the stroke rehabilitation ward but also with the wider MDT (physiotherapist, occupational therapist, SALT and dietician) to ensure a smooth pathway for stroke patients.

The Division has a dedicated practice development team who works across the Division and support our nurses within their clinical areas to grow and develop. Staff have an opportunity to undertake bespoke modules which are specific to their own clinical specialty.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals. You will need to be innovative and adaptable, keen to learn new skills proving self-development and be a positive member of our busy team.

You will need to be innovative, able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment in supporting the development and learning of all the team whilst upholding Northampton General Hospital Trust values.

Main duties of the job

Clinical excellence

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, maintaining at all times the highest standard of nursing care.

Liaise with, and provide relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Assist in the supervision and monitoring of nursing practice under the guidance of the nurse in charge.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Demonstrate good standards of practice about documentation in-line with Trust policy.

Demonstrate a good knowledge base of general nursing care using the latest evidence on which to base their practice.

Demonstrate competence, or willingness to develop competence, in expanded role skills.

People/Management Excellence

Prioritise and demonstrate the ability to manage their own workload as well as supervising more junior colleagues.

They will promote positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and help to maintain morale and motivation within the working environment.

Be proactive in dealing with problems and demonstrate the ability to identify a problem and be able to work through it to a satisfactory resolution.

At all times follow the Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to the Trusts policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring that others within their sphere of responsibility also do the same.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Policy and Service Development Responsibilities

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

Accept personal responsibility for identifying their own learning needs and for maintaining their own professional development and mandatory training.

Assist in the facilitating of a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills and be actively involved in the development of others.

Participate in the teaching and evaluation of practical skills to an agreed standard.

Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers/family.

To promote a professional and positive image of themselves and the Trust.

Demonstrate a caring and supportive attitude towards their work colleagues.

Supporting Financial Excellence

To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.

Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources

Other information

The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.

The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.

The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.

The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.

The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.