Staff Nurse- buckley Ward

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

The expectations within this job description will be met through hands on clinical practice, education and training and research.
To post holder will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within their designated clinical area.
The post holder will support the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
Duties of the Post

The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions:

• Clinical Practice
• Advanced Clinical Skills
• Professional leadership and management
• Education training and development
• Evaluation of care and research
• Human Resources

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The post-holder will ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance.
1. Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.
2. To provide advice and education to patients, staff and learners within the directorate as required. To develop communication networks across specialities and throughout the multidisciplinary team.
3. Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them such as learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward.
4. Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This will include passing on news of a patient’s death or helping a patient/relative understand a diagnosis such as cancer.
5. Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to for example: infection control, hygiene and individualised patient needs.
6. To administer patient medication according to Trust Policy, this includes the administration of intravenous medication

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions:

• Clinical Practice
• Advanced Clinical Skills
• Professional leadership and management
• Education training and development
• Evaluation of care and research
• Human Resource