Staff Nurse post on Coyle ward at Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, a 24-bed trauma and orthopaedic ward that also takes general and emergency surgery, gynaecology and urology patients. The work centres on planning and delivering evidence-based nursing care, mentoring learners and healthcare assistants, and breaking distressing news to patients and relatives. It suits both newly qualified and experienced nurses, with a preceptorship programme for those new to registered practice. Registration as a first-level NMC registered nurse is required.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver patient care, evaluating it using an appropriate nursing model
- Deliver comprehensive, skilled, evidence-based nursing care
- Take responsibility for own practice, working unsupervised and accountable to the ward manager
- Prioritise own workload and that of learners and healthcare assistants, delegating when in charge
- Break distressing news to patients and relatives, including a death or a diagnosis such as cancer
- Help patients, carers and families set and achieve health and wellbeing goals
- Record observations and changes in patients' condition accurately and report to the responsible nurse
- Keep accurate, contemporaneous records that ensure safety and continuity of care
- Liaise with colleagues and agencies, including social services, to ensure continuity of care
- Assist in planning rehabilitation for patients and carers
- Coordinate the work of junior staff and take part in recruitment and induction
- Liaise with the bed manager and discharge coordinator on bed usage and discharge planning
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registered nurse, first-level registration
Experience
- Evidence of work-based learning and ability to meet competencies
- Evidence of recent training and development
- Experience and understanding of teamwork
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written communication
- Effective verbal communication with patients, families, carers and colleagues
- Prioritising and organising workload
- Clinical and research-based skills
- Multidisciplinary approach and integrated working
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
Other
- Commitment to the 6Cs and how they underpin nursing practice
- Commitment to upholding the Trust values
Nice to have
- Further postgraduate certification
What’s offered
- Structured preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Practice development nurse support to identify learning needs
- Access to clinical education development opportunities
- High cost area supplement included in the salary
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
