JOB OVERVIEW

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Emergency Department Nurses to join our pool of Staff Bank workers.
There are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The post-holder will ensure that in all areas of practice they adhere to all current NMC guidance, and must maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust and NMC guidelines, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Take responsibility for a group of patients and deliver hands on care within own level of competence.
To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence and ensure that nursing care is patient focused and patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients and provide person centred care plans that facilitate the patient’s own choices, promoting independence and self care, as appropriate.
To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps.
Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults including risk assessment and taking appropriate action when required.
Safely administer prescribed medications and to monitor their effects.
Use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient.
Ensure competency and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The post-holder will ensure that in all areas of practice they adhere to all current NMC guidance, and must maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust and NMC guidelines, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Take responsibility for a group of patients and deliver hands on care within own level of competence.
To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence and ensure that nursing care is patient focused and patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients and provide person centred care plans that facilitate the patient’s own choices, promoting independence and self care, as appropriate.
To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps.
Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults including risk assessment and taking appropriate action when required.
Safely administer prescribed medications and to monitor their effects.
Use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient.
Ensure competency and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility.
Work with nursing and other healthcare professions, patients and their relatives/carers to assist in the timely discharge from the clinical area through appropriate discharge planning in conjunction with the Discharge Co-ordinators