About this role
Job summary
Our Intensive Care Unit has a dynamic, collaborative and effective MDT approach to patient care. The specialities that we manage include hepatobiliary, upper gastrointestinal, gynae-oncology, urology and maxilla-facial patients together with emergency medical and surgical admissions.
We have our own patient gym to actively rehabilitate patients. Our pro-active research team co-ordinate the department's involvement in a number of national trials
As a Band 5 Staff nurse, you will need to be an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual who is passionate about providing high quality care to all. You will be part of our effective, caring team working together to deliver safe, high quality patient care that is responsive to the needs of our patients and their families.
We will provide a positive environment for learning and professional development. Supported by an enthusiastic Senior Management Team, the unit is responsive to speciality modernisation programmes at local network and national network levels. We offer an induction programme, supported by our clinical practice development facilitator.
Main duties of the job
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others, you will be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants must have:
A relevant first degree (undergraduate), or equivalent level of education and experience. A current NMC Registration pin number.
Please refer to the Full Job description - attached
Professional function:
To adhere to the main standard of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy, The Guide and good customer care.
To carry out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
To manage a group of patients ensuring effective communication with the nurse in charge.
To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate co-ordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards.
To ensure that the following standards are met and that this can be demonstrated.
a) Respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs
b) Information to relatives and friends about the progress of treatment subject to the patients wishes
c) A named qualified nurse must be allocated and be responsible for each patients care
d) Discharge of patients from hospital must comply with agreed standards which include prior consultation with agencies such as community nursing services and local authority social services departments
To be aware of the ward budget in order to achieve a safe and cost-effective service within the constraints of the agreed budget.
To ensure care provided is evidence based and in line with the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
To act as a second mentor and participate in teaching pre-registration students, Healthcare assistants and supporting National Vocational Qualifications as required ensuring they are given adequate supervision and support.
To be required to use any computer system purchased by the Trust providing appropriate training given.
To set an example of professional work and behaviour, that enhances the department environment and promotes the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues.
To participate in any other duties that you may be asked to undertake by senior nursing staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12 Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential
Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting Consolidation of Nurse Training Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
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 Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)