Band 5 Staff Nurse - Stroke & Neurology

If you want to be part of the Royal Free London team, search our current vacancies below to find the job for you. Main area:Stroke and Neurology Grade:NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract:Permanent Hours:Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Day shifts and Night shifts) Job ref:391-RFL-6982139 Site:Royal Free Hampstead Town Hampstead Salary:£35,964 – £43,780 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period:Yearly Closing:18/02/2025 23:59 Ward 6 South is seeking a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our exciting multidisciplinary team. 6 South is a 30 bedded ward that provides care to patients with a variety of interesting neurological conditions and patients who require rehabilitation following their acute stroke. We are a recognised regional specialist centre and receive referrals from all over the UK and abroad. Some of our patients require tracheostomy and CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) care, and we will ensure that you will receive training in these specialist skills. You will have the support of our experienced band 6 & 7 nursing team, therapists, doctors, and colleagues. We run weekly ward teaching sessions and are keen to provide more on other specialties. We are looking for nurses that have an interest in working in this specialised and rewarding area, to join our team. We want nurses who are highly motivated and passionate about delivering high-quality care in accordance with our world-class care values. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and skills. Main duties of the jobThe main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesJob responsibilitiesAssess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values. Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities. Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards. Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy. Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others. Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate. Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required. Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding. Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual. Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care. Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy. Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability/limitations. Person specificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values. Education & professional QualificationsDegree / Diploma. Registered Nurse on the NMC register. Holds appropriate level for the area of speciality. Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development. Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course. ExperiencePost registration experience working in an acute hospital setting. Proven clinical experience in relevant area. Experience working with acutely ill patients. Evidence of teaching and assessing. Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings. Skills and aptitudesProven clinical skills in the relevant area. Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty. Evidence of self-development within specialty. Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues. Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships. Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality. Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty. Specialist knowledge in the area of specialty. Personal Qualities & attributesMaintain professional image / attitude at all times. Patient centred in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient. Flexible / adaptable. Non-judgemental attitude. Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations. Ability to cope with a highly pressurised environment within area of specialty. OthersAbility to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area. Health clearance from Health and Work Centre for relevant position. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.#J-18808-Ljbffr