Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our small, highly trained clinical team at the North Middlesex University Hospital gynaecology, and Women's ambulatory day unit/Early pregnancy unit.
The post holder will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and/or the implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care.
Carry out pathways of care under supervision and, when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior and/or unqualified staff including student nurses and health care support workers.
As part of managerial and clinical development, under supervision, take charge of the team/ward whilst undertaking a variable shift pattern as directed by the senior nurse to satisfy the needs of the service. Maintain clinical study and undertake further personal and professional development in line with Trust policies.
shifts are 8am to 8pm. Unit open Monday to Sunday 8am-8pm.
Working in a busy women Ambulatory Day Unit with 5 consulting rooms of which 2 are have scanning machine for the nurse Sonographer and doctors use. You will have excellent communication skills and able to develop excellent team working. You will be part of a team delivering high quality care to women of different age groups from a diverse population with different needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
Assess patient care needs and implementation of programmes of patient care, in particular the development of day care hyperemesis treatment, and participate in the evaluation of these.
Carry out all relevant forms of care to designated patients and be able to supervise learner nurses and Health Care Support Workers.
Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Ensure work with the Trust/unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Liaise closely with the North Mid at Home team to inform them of women attending the Woman's Ambulatory Day Unit with hyperemesis that fit the criteria to receive ongoing treatment in their own homes from the North Mid at home team.
Acquire the knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations and for personally attending the mandatory/compulsory update sessions.
Cover other areas of gynae outpatients as required.
Have the in-depth knowledge with practical experience of good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning in conjunction with North Middlesex University Hospital trust policies and procedures.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Good timekeeping
Experience
Desirable
- Gynae and early pregnancy experience
- Registered Nurse with 2 years experience
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of statutory and mandatory training
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Empathy and compassion
- Treats all with dignity and respect
- Open and honest
- Able to learn from mistakes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
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