registered nurse Northampton, England
Job description
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. In particular take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients They will participate in the management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.
As a band 5 nurse, you will provide a family centred approach to care, have good communication skills with a willingness to learn and work as part of a large team.
You will be caring for children of all ages 0-18yrs, across all medicalspecialities including CAMHS and eating disorders. In addition the wards include a High Dependency Unit, bespoke oncology service and a Paediatric Assessment Unit.
Your personal and professional development of skills and knowledge will be supported by the Practice Development Facilitator, Clinical Educator and our well established and experienced team across the wards' specialities. Opportunities are considered for further training within the appropriate specialty areas.
Students across several training pathways are regularly on placement with the team therefore a qualification in supervising and assessing students is required. Training will be provided if necessary.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Patient/client care
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
To co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy.
To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
To complete patient documentation correctly.
To maintain a safe ward environment.
To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal.
To ensure patient confidentiality.
To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care.
Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.
To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy ‘Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners’.
Policy/service development implementation
Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.
To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.
Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development plan recognising own limitations.
Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
Financial & physical resources
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.
Human resources
To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.
To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
Research & development
To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g. Essence of Care.
To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its Implementation.
To contribute to research and development programmes within the
ward/department.
Freedom to act
Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
