Job Description

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality. o To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff. o To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients. o In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward. o To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate. o To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants. o To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care. o To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice



maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation including serious incident recording and reporting.To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team..



deliver a good quality standard care to patients



To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.



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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.



Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top



For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/



Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.



To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.



To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality



To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation including serious incident recording and reporting



To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards. To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.



To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary



To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team..



Delivery of standard of care



Professionalism and Team working



Infection Control



Health and safety at work



Confidentiality and data protection



Conflict of interest



Equality and diversity



Vulnerable groups



Uniform and No smoking policy