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Location
Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk Communication Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management Acting as team leader / member / coordinator as necessary Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel Attend and participate in u meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care Education and Professional Development Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
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Salary
£28.41k - £34.58k per annum
