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    Newly Qualified Adult Nurses - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job overview

    Newly Qualified Staff Nurse- Adult Branch (To have NMC PIN by November 2024)

    We are looking to attract Newly Qualified Nurses to work within a variety of departments across all Guys and St Thomas' adult Sites (St Thomas', Brompton, Guys, Harefield and Community settings).

    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading NHS Trusts in the UK. We have exceptional leadership at all levels and are recognised by the CQC as being outstanding. We pride ourselves on giving excellent patient care in both our hospitals and within our Community services.

    As a trust we continually invest in growing and developing our staff to support them in providing the best possible care to our patients. As a Newly Qualified Nurse joining the trust you will automatically be enrolled in our 12 month preceptorship programme when you join the trust, this is designed to support your transition from student to accountable practitioner.

    Joining Guys and St Thomas' now will be an exciting time for you as we have recently launched our professional award, the Nightingale Nurse Award as part of our Next Generation Nightingale Programme.

    Please ensure you state your course completion date within your application

    Closing date: 30th June 2024

    Assessment Centre Dates: Monday 15th July 2024

    Main duties of the job

    Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.

    Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.

    Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.

    Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives

    Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the Performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan).

    Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.

    Will adopt a patient orientated approach to work

    Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner

    Will ensure that the Hospital's policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.

    Will be familiar with the ward's fire, manual handling and policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies.

    Will be fully conversant with the trust major incident plan and ensure that all nurses on the ward understand the procedure.

    Working for our organisation

    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

    We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We
    provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

    Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

    To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

    To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

    Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

    Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

    Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

    Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements.

    Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.

    Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.

    Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.

    Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.

    Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.

    To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication

    Please see attached Job description for full details

    Person specification

    Expereince

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working on own and in a team
  • Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience in other nursing fields
  • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
  • Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
  • Able to work as an effective team member
  • Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
  • Desirable criteria

  • IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Teaching & assessing qualification
  • Relevant qualifications required or course to area
  • Values and Behaviours

    Essential criteria

  • Values and Behaviours
  • Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.


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