Job summary
We are looking foran experienced Staff Nurse who wants to take on an exciting opportunity within our Acute Care Unit (ACU) at Homerton University Hospital.
Join one of London's top performing hospitals, with a dynamic and innovative team that are always striving for excellence in care.
We are a 35 bedded acute admissions ward that accept admissions directly from our Emergency department within a variety of specialties such as orthopaedics, medical & surgical patients.
The unit is dynamic, fast paced with an exceptional supportive multidisciplinary team that can provide training, education and development opportunities.
As a team we are dedicated to developing your nursing career and supporting you to be the best nurse you can be. We believe ACU is the perfect place to kick start your career and extend your knowledge in a wide variety of disciplines.
We are looking for experienced nurses who can demonstrate autonomous working, managing your own caseload, acute care skills and believe in patient centred care.
***this vacancy may close early, subject to high application numbers***
Main duties of the job
- To document all patient details to the required standard in relation to the admission, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care using the EPR system.
- To deliver a high standard of nursing care.
- To communicate with families and significant others, involving them in the planning and delivery of care.
- To co-ordinate patient discharges, supported when necessary, by the discharge planning team.
- To manage clinical emergencies as required, ensuring that he/she is up to date with CPR training.
- To use medical equipment safely and competently and to supervise others in its use.
- To record and interpret vital signs, taking required action when they demonstrate deterioration.
- To ensure that own practice and that of junior staff is evidence based.
- To keep a personal portfolio and is able to identify personal learning needs.
- To liaise appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a manner that promotes effective teamwork.
- To support the sister/charge nurse in achieving ward/dept objectives.
- To act as an advocate for the nursing team ensuring that clinical decisions are made with appropriate input from the nursing team.
- To support and facilitate junior staff in their development, contributing to the learning environment by participating in ward teaching programmes.
- To participate in trust wide programmes that enhance the quality of nursing care such as 'Essence of Care' and undertake 'Link Nurse' roles.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Preparation for Mentorship course (or ability to complete)
- Evidence of professional development
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care
- The ability to communicate effectively
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload
- The ability to safely administer medicines in accordance with NMC Guidelines for the administration of medicines (2002)
- The ability to keep accurate records in accordance with NMC Guidelines for records and record keeping (2002)
Experience
Essential
- A qualified nurse with experience of managing your own caseload
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- A level of nursing knowledge consistent with at least one years post registration experience and continued learning
- NMC Code of Conduct
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
- Commitment to further professional development
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
Hackney
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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