Description
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team on Grange Ward (formerly Churchill ward) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. The ward specialises in looking after patients with gastroenterology illnesses and diseases, we also look after IBD, herpetology, dermatology, and rheumatology patients.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to providing high quality standards of care. You will participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting senior staff and taking delegated team leadership responsibilities. You will also be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that research-based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them as necessary to ensure that the patient's physical, social and psychological needs are met.
- Ensure that all patients' nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met.
- Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Assist with the introduction and implementation of new ideas and methods of nursing care, including research methods.
- To actively seek the views of patients, carers and relatives on the care and services provided.
- Communicate effectively with relatives, patients, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team as required.
- Ensure all patients have an estimated discharge date on admission and that progress is made towards that date.
About us The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £36,943 to £44,900 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Permanent, full-time position
Requirements
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Evidence of successful clinical placements during training
- Ability to participate in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work without supervision