Bank Registered Nurse
Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.
In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment. 79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.
Job overview
We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses who are looking for flexible working opportunities or additional hours to join our Nurse Bank. As part of a Trust recognised for delivering outstanding patient care, you will have the opportunity to work across our orthopaedic, surgical, medical and rehabilitation wards.
Joining our Nurse Bank allows you to provide high-quality care to patients while enjoying the flexibility to choose shifts that fit around your commitments.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
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Previous experience of working in a care setting would be desirable. You will demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach, be able to deliver high standards of care to our patients and follow defined protocols relating to patient care.
Candidates are advised that if they are offered the opportunity to be registered on our bank of temporary workers they will be required to attend 4 days’ of Induction and work 4 paid shadow shifts on different areas prior to being able to book shifts – this is to provide our temporary workers with support and confidence.
Working for our organisation
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Informal enquires are encouraged. To find out more / apply contact
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.
2. Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.
3. Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.
4. Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties).
5. Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
6. Take charge of the practice setting as required.
7. Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students.
8. Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation.
9. Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students.
10. Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department.
11. Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly.
12. Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMC’s standards for medicines management.
13. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
14. In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patient’s observations.
15. Undertake if not already done so the mentorship program supported by The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospita land local universities.
16. Handle cash, valuables and maintain stock control in the area of work, this may include being a authorised signatory for small payment on behalf of the department including authoristaion of time sheets for temporary staff, ordering supplies on behalf of the department and handling patients valuables.
Important
Your application form must include a complete record of your employment history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps. The Trust maintains the right to withdraw an employment offer or terminate employment if it is later found that an application for employment contained false, mis-leading or inaccurate information. For the avoidance of doubt this would include omissions of previous periods of employment or reasons given for gaps in employment.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT recognises and supports appropriate and reasonable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your application (eg researching the role). However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is considered by the Trust to be excessive or unfair. Applications must reflect only your own skills, experience, and interests. If AI has been used to support compiling your application, you must declare this within your submission.
Appointed candidates who hold a Graduate Visa will be appointed on a fixed term contract which will end at the expiry date of their visa.
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