About this role
Job summary
W620 Emergency General Surgery
Monitor patients progress, ensuring accurate records of all relevant observations and clinical assessments are kept and take appropriate action as indicated ensure safe and timely discharge plans and or transfer of care from the ward/ service and ensure barriers to discharge transfer are identified and acted on appropriately
Ensure all nursing documentation is completed prior to the span of duty ending Entries must be legible, updated and in accordance with Trust/ NMC standards (including electronic records), and also all drugs are given in a timely manner.
Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts healthcare professionals using a range communication aids such as verbal handover/ written documentation referral
The post holder must respond to patients relative and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
Use professional judgement to intercede and act as patient advocate observing changes in patient's attitude behaviour and emotional state; acting promptly if they have become poorly
Communicate with patients and their relatives/ carers, and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and written
Be mindful of own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication.
Ensure effective communication and liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Address any immediate concerns or complaints as they arise and escalate / report as required
Main duties of the job
Monitor patients progress, ensuring accurate records of all relevant observations and clinical assessments are kept and take appropriate action as indicated ensure safe and timely discharge plans and or transfer of care from the ward/ service and ensure barriers to discharge/ transfer are identified and acted on appropriately
Ensure all nursing documentation is completed prior to the span of duty ending. Entries must be legible, updated and in accordance with Trust/ NMC standards (including electronic records), and also all drugs are given in a timely manner.
Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts / healthcare professionals using a range communication aids such as verbal handover/ written documentation/ referral
The post holder must respond to patients, relative and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
Use professional judgement to intercede and act as patient advocate; observing changes in patient's attitude, behaviour and emotional state; acting promptly if they have become poorly
Communicate with patients and their relatives/ carers, and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and written
Be mindful of own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication.
Ensure effective communication and liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Address any immediate concerns or complaints as they arise and escalate / report as required
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience Essential
Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months ) Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues
Additional Criteria Essential
Professional appearance Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned Positive and enthusiastic attitude Ability to communicate articulately others Caring and approachable Punctual Reliable Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty
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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)