About this role
Job summary
Here at The Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team.
As an Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high quality care to patients who require haemodialysis.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
To manage a group of Health Care Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Health Care Assistants.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
First Level Registration Undergraduate degree
Desirable
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification. Renal Course
Experience Essential
Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
Previous experience of research and audit Evidence of skills in managing junior staff oExperience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence. Skilled in use of computer/keyboard Ability to problem-solve, priorities and to work to deadlines. Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met. oAble to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.
Desirable
Expert specialist skills for the post oKnowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach Evidence of proven, on-going professional development Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Enthusiastic and assertive
Royal Free shared commitments Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tottenham Hale Kidney and Diabetes Centre
5 - 7 Daneland walk
London
N17 9FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)