Surgical Ward Nurse - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Description
The post holder will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person-centred evidence-based nursing that respects and maintains dignity and human rights.
They will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation, and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
At times they will have management responsibility for being in charge of the ward/department and supervising junior members of staff.
The post holder will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring, and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity.
They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees and agencies, service users, their carers and families.
The post holder will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and will be responsible for completing any work-based training associated with the role.
Carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality current evidence-based care underpins all actions and interactions with patients*Be responsible for completing/ undertaking relevant nursing/ clinical procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
*Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes, and promote health and best practice. The individual must make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care.
*Act as advocate for patients within the areas, to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care
*Ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs, and ethnicity
*Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation /policies and procedures, health care associated infection prevention, governance including risk management and incident reporting and act without delay in the reporting and escalating of any areas of concern
*Recognise and act to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
*Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
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
*Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
*Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
*Awareness of health and safety issues
Ability to read / write and speak , receive and understand instructions in English
*Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management and clinical leadership relevant to the practise setting
*Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
*University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital