Registered General Nurse Dressing Clinic Nurse in Royal Wootton Bassett

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of patients daily with the support and supervision of the Clinical Lead.

See post-operative patients in Dressing Clinics, undertaking skin graft / skin flap / split skin graft wound reviews, observing for any signs of infection, arranging future follow up if required and liaising with the Clinical Lead or consultant surgeon if any concerns.

Utilise advanced clinical wound care skills to assess and evaluate patients attending the dressing clinic, selecting the appropriate choice of dressings.

Observe the patient for signs of discomfort during any treatment and support the patient, using empathy and reassurance, all the while respecting the patients dignity and individuality.

Provide comprehensive wound care advice to patients.

Arrange ongoing wound review as required, booking and arranging future appointments with the patient.

Deal with ad hoc enquiries / concerns from patients / carers regarding their wound and arrange a telephone consultation or dressing clinic appointment for review as necessary.

Anticipate from present evidence, any nursing and / or medical problems which may arise and initiate preventive measures.

Perform comprehensive assessment of pre-operative patient care needs (including clinical note prep pre-admission), plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs / technology and varying levels of complexity.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records and theatre documentation including use of SystmOne, ensuring that all documentation accurately reflects the care provided.

Involve, where possible, patients, multidisciplinary team and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of services within the surgical services area.

Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure patient care needs are met, especially with regard to efficient enhancement of the patient journey within the speciality.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers/relatives and other departments.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within the practice.

Treat all information regarding clients and patients as confidential.

Participate in local decontamination and sterilisation procedures as per Practice policy.

Maintain safe custody of drugs compliance with Practice policy.

Fulfil all mandatory training requirements.

Assist in the oversight and provide clinical advice and support to the Theatre Assistants in admitting/checking-in and discharging of patients, following agreed protocols, confirming the patients identity and completing the necessary documentation.

Teach and train other registered nurses in Plastics dressing clinic clinical care.

To adhere to systems that facilitate the appropriate admission and timely discharge of patients and support the delivery of nurse led discharge.

Maintain patient dignity at all times.

Safely handle, record and dispatch specimens e.g. wound swabs in line with Practice policy.

Maintain effective communication with the perioperative team.

Capture and maintain patient data/documentation and any information required for auditing/quality issues.

Environment Support

Ensure Clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs.

Maintain the work environment in line with Practice Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety Policies.

Identify requirements for and availability of equipment as appropriate for patients clinical care/therapy.

Ensure equipment is well maintained and take appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.

Identify potential risk issues and report to the Clinical Lead and/or the General Manager.

Professional

Demonstrate ability to access Practice Policies and Procedures and comply with those relevant to role and clinical area.

Act at all times in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times.

Respect and value all people equally whatever their background or beliefs.

Act within limits of own competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others.

Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational and development needs, including audits of own work practice.

Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Practice policy, and participate in the training of other staff as required.

Participate when requested with investigations relating to incidents involving patients and staff.

Participate in team meetings.

Maintain Active Status on the NMC Register.

Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents.

Adhere to Practice Policies and Procedures.

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

Skills Required

Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder will be expected to:

Perform and maintain area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards.

Communicate effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, patients and visitors.

Demonstrate an understanding of accurate and timely communication, including documentation, within the health care environment.

Able to assess, prioritise and organise own workload. Problem solving as required.

Ability to establish good relationships with work colleagues, patients and visitors.

Able to work effectively within a team.

Able to support staff who are undertaking training and assessment.

Administration

Use IT systems e.g. audit (including post operative wound infections), patient assessments and information.

Effectively utilise resources and avoid unnecessary waste.

Complete PSIRF in the event of an incident/risk involving patients

Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the Health Care Setting.

Health and Safety Risk & Infection Prevention & Control

Report accidents involving staff and patients according to established procedures and in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.

To report immediately any incidents, accidents, complaints or other occurrences involving patients, visitors or staff, resolve wherever possible, complete accurate statements and report to the appropriate Manager as soon as possible.

Report defects in equipment and the general fabric of the unit to the appropriate officer of the Trust.

To observe best practice guidance in order to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention & Control.

General

To function as an integral part of the Cotswold Surgical Partners team.

To attend relevant meetings and training updates as required.

To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety Legislation and Data Protection Acts.

To report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the General Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interest of the patient.

Professional Development

To participate in an annual individual performance review.

To maintain a professional development plan, and submit annually as part of the annual individual performance review.

To maintain own clinical development through periods of study as agreed within the contract of employment.

Working Relationships

The post holder is responsible and accountable to the Partnership, reports to Clinical Lead clinically and administratively to the General Manager.

In accordance with the policy of integrated teamwork the post-holder will be expected to foster good inter-professional relationships through communication, liaison and cross referral as appropriate.

Confidentiality

Much of the information gained about or from patients is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except in the course of duty.

Safeguarding

All staff have a contractual duty to identify, report, and record incidents of potential or actual abuse. This statement applies whether the victim is an adult or a child. The post holder must ensure they maintain the appropriate level of safeguarding training commensurate with their role

Health And Safety At Work Act

It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that the requirements of the act are complied with, safe working practices are adhered to and hazards observed within the practice are reported to the General Manager immediately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Attention to detail and accuracy including close and continual monitoring and checking of processes and work tasks.
• Work planning and management including scheduling and prioritising work tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality regulations and ethical standards.
• IT literate and proficient in numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy of wounds.
• Knowledge of variety of dressings to optimise wound healing, in line with Plastic Surgeons preferences.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in assessing and managing wounds.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
• Ability to carry out health assessment, to undertake clinical observations and procedures and record medical history.
• Registered General Nurse with current UK NMC registration with a minimum of 2 years surgical / wound management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for patient care and delivering an effective service.
• Demonstrates a professional, confident and calm approach.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Works to well established routines/procedures.
• Able to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with all staff and patients.
• Enhanced DBS.

Desirable

• Plastic surgery experience.
• Tissue viability experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cotswold Surgical Partners

Address

Unit 13 Interface Business Park

Royal Wootton Bassett

Wiltshire

SN4 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cotswoldsurgicalpartners.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)