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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 Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register</li> <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li> <li>To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality</li> <li>It is expected the postholder will work towards the mentorship qualification following completion of preceptorship programme</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues</li> <li>Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice</li> <li>Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions</li> <li>An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice</li> <li>Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives</li> <li>Knowledge of Clinical Governance</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working on own and in a team</li> <li>Experience of working in the relevant area</li> <li>Experience of co-ordinating a shift</li> <li>Supervision of junior staff</li> </ul> Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies. This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity. Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse. We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors. This Local Employment Partnership Employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentre Plus, for statistical purposes only. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via NHS Jobs. If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 830000. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Medway Midwifery Careers

Introducing our best of people

Staff Nurse

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The SMART Service is nurse led, therefore the ability to work autonomously as well as effectively within a team is essential. The work will include visiting patient in the community therefore it is essential that you have a full UK driving license and a car. You will triage, assess, plan and implement the care of patients who are discharged home under the care of the SMART service in the community, review and give care to SMART patients attending SDEC/ Hot clinic for review, administer IV treatments and conduct virtual visits using our remote patient monitoring pathways. The Staff Nurse must also be able to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe effective and timely care practices within the SMART service. The Staff Nurse must also be able to care for OPAT (Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy) and post-operative patients. Full support and training will be provided to be able to support these patients safely. It is essential to have cannulation skills to deliver this pathway. As a SMART nurse teaching, auditing, infection control practices and undergoing research are activities undertaken within the role. To apply you should be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, general surgical wound care, drain care. The service prides itself of being innovative, so an added vast expertise is welcomed. We are always very keen to expand the service further so any new ideas are welcomed. You should also have access to a car and be able to drive to visit patients at home when required. SMART will support with training to enable the successful candidate to meet the demanding and exciting challenges of the role. If you are an ambitious nurse considering to develop your skills further then give us call to find out what we can offer you. We are more than happy for people to spend time with us to be able to fully understand how SMART works and what we do. Person specification Qualification Essential criteria<ul><li>RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register</li> <li>To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality</li> </ul>Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives</li> <li>Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>To participate in or provide evidence of completion of preceptorship</li> <li>Is able to administer intravenous drug therapy/ or is willing to work towards this</li> </ul>Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care</li> <li>Able to supervise and teach junior staff</li> </ul>Valued Based Question Essential criteria<ul><li>How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?</li> </ul> Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies. This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity. Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse. We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors. This Local Employment Partnership Employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentre Plus, for statistical purposes only. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. You will not be able to track the progress of yo

Staff Nurse - SMART Team

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