Senior Staff Nurse - Neurology - Charles Polkey Ward

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and always adhere to this.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients' condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient's condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable criteria

• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the professional development of others
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others
• Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD Band 6 Charles Polkey ward (PDF, 736.3KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)