Staff Nurse

Location

Sidcup, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Staff Nurse will play a pivotal role in working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, including health and social services colleagues to meet the needs of clients referred to Meadowview Unit To be able to contribute to the development of systems and team structures in order to improve service delivery. To support with the clinical management in the Unit whilst reporting to the lead nurse and unit manager/Matron. To contribute to the development and setting of standards and priorities, promoting quality management standards and the effective implementation and monitoring of standards, policies and procedures. Ensures the clinical effectiveness of the nursing team and have the ability to set standards and ensure the quality of care through audit and benchmarking. To develop and evaluate the nursing component of Intermediate Care Service, focusing on the hospital/community interface, in conjunction with the lead nurse , Unit Manager and Matron of the Service. To ensure that reports and legal records of patient care are maintained and audited regularly. To contribute in conjunction with the lead nurse and Unit Manager to the development, maintenance and updating of management information systems in accordance with Directorate procedures. To work with the Nurse in Charge, Matron and Unit Manager in supporting the Trust and Strategic Health Authorities to ensure that plans are improving access and services across the board for patients. To attend meetings as required, staff meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings and Trust Meetings Flexibly plan and organise own time. Be flexible in the undertaking of any other duties as requested by line managers to meet the changing needs of the service. Identifies opportunities for change and initiates planned change. Ability to monitor the change process, ensuring that changes are planned, recorded, implemented and evaluated appropriately. Participate in audits.

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Salary

£32.72k - £39.77k per annum