Job Description

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:



The assessment of care and health education needs;



The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To gain experience and skills in:

Clinical practice



Facilitation and teaching



Management (as appropriate)



To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.



Due to the nature of this role, we require candidates who apply to have current right to work in the UK. We value and encourage all international applications to please apply to work with our trust to do so via our international nursing campaign. Please follow the link below. You can get in touch at https://www.medacs.com



Patient Care Responsibilities



Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.



To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.



Professional Development and Education Responsibilities



To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes.



To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.



To attend Trust induction programmes and mandatory training sessions.



Research and Development Responsibilities



To assist in promoting nursing practice in line with relevant research.



To maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice.



Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities



To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.



To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.



Resource Management Responsibilities



To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.



To assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the appropriate manager.



At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.



We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.



A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.



We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!



We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath , learn about our extensive package of staff benefits , and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research .



Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.