About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has arisen on Robin Smith Ward
Robin Smith is a 28 bedded acute surgical ward. We are looking for someone to join the senior nursing team in delivering a high standard of patient centred care in a complex and challenging environment.
We are hoping to recruit experienced, enthusiastic and innovative nurses. You will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working alongside the multidisciplinary team.
Are you hardworking, passionate about nursing leadership, dedicated to delivering high standards of nursing care and committed to the development of the nursing team? Then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
o The assessment of care and health education needso The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
To be designated to manage the ward/department and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility. To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Patient Care Responsibilitieso To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.
o To proactively co-ordinate the patients' discharge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy ensuring involvement of other agencies as necessary.
o To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthprofessionals.
o To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
o To provide information thus enabling patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
o To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the nursing team.
o To maintain a safe ward/department environment.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12 with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Teaching and assessing qualification recognised by the NMC
Desirable
Training in management / HR Diploma/ Degree in health related subject Computer and IT literacy skills
Knowledge & Experience Essential
oThorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice oUnderstanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self and managed staff oUnderstanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour of managed staff and self
Desirable
Evidence of Leadership Understand the basic principles of effective budgetary management Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff management Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience
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 United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address RUH
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)