Here’s the chance to excel in your career!
Work effectively as a member of the clinical nursing team to ensure the provision of the highest standard of patient and customer care, accepting delegated responsibility for specific activities from the Inpatient Sister.
You will become part of a talented, dedicated team of people committed to providing the very best in orthopaedic and sports injury care. Our aim is to create an outstanding place to work; one that is friendly and supportive, as well as rewarding on a personal and professional level.
Benefits
26 days annual leave rising 1 day every 2 years up to 31 days
Free Medical Insurance
Free Dental Insurance
Flexible hours of 4/5 days per week
Perkbox including lifestyle benefits and discounts
Requirements
RGN with a minimum of 1 year post-registration experience
Previous Hospital / NHS Experience
Ability to be flexible with a rota, including weekends and night shifts
Undertaken a relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area
Evidence of continuous professional development
Relevant orthopaedic experience
Good IT skills and ability to use clinical data systems
Basic understanding of patient care issues in day surgery.
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional code of conduct and its application.
Understanding of fundamentals of nursing care and ability to deliver a high standard of individualised care.
Up to date clinical skills
Ability to work as part of a team and some experience of managing a small team.
Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Duties & responsibilities
Deliver skilled practical nursing care and participate in the monitoring of planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care in relevant areas of practice.
Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care in line with NMC standards for records and record keeping.
Administer treatments and care to patients following Fortius policies and in accordance with Consultant protocols.
Meet legal and statutory requirements e.g. Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Manual
Handling and the control of drugs.
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of standards of care within the department.
Provide support and training to other members of staff, such as staff orientation and procedures and equipment handling.
Continue to develop clinical knowledge and professional skills of practice
Ensure completion of mandatory training within 3 months of start date.
Report to Inpatient Sister any complaints, accidents, incidents and near misses both verbally and in writing.
Monitor and maintain clinic equipment and manage any deficiency in services.
Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Undertaking any other duties as required by the line manager.
Get in touch today if this opportunity interests you or apply now to be considered
020 3002 6305