General Practice Nurse jobs in Crompton

Job Title: Registered General Nurse

Reports to: Senior Nurse

Department: Ward, Outpatients, Pre & Post Op

Location: Manchester Private Hospital, required to travel to London Private Hospital as and when required

Pay: £32,000.00 - £35,000.00 per year

Role Purpose:

· To take the lead on clinical shifts, in the absence of Senior Nurse and take responsibility for all aspects of ward management without supervision.

· Act as a role model for the ward team to encourage achievement of the highest clinical quality standards;

· To ensure that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures as a skilled member of the nursing team;

· To promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors;

· To assist the Senior Nurse in delivering the Hospitals strategic objectives for the ward and nursing service generally.

Core Responsibilities:

· Deliver and supervise care that helps improve the health of the individual

· Demonstrate compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity

· Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical /technical knowledge / skill, and expertise

· Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient

· Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients, demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care

· Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience

· To identify, plan, implement and evaluate the care and services offered to our customers within the ward seeing through effective systems of documentation, quality standards, and resource management and allocation;

· To take charge of the ward as required and ensure effective operational management of ward areas on a 24 hour basis;

· Always to be looking for ways to improve the value and effectiveness of care and services delivered;

· To maximise revenue capture and help to achieve the hospital business plan

· Encouraging the development of research and audit based clinical practice and contribute to ward audit programme

· Active participation in customer satisfaction surveys and satisfaction action plans;

· To monitor the abilities of the nurses within their teams and to be aware of their individual strengths and weaknesses in relation to their training and experience.

· Operate within the scope of 1st level competencies and within the framework of NMC guidelines

Key Accountabilities:

· To oversee the ward teams to ensure provision of a high quality clinical care environment to agreed standards and objectives;

· Ensure the legibility and accuracy of patient care plans and/or other reports, charts and records.

· Provide support and guidance for members of staff,

· Work actively as part of an effective nursing team

· Be pro-active in ensuring high quality clinical nursing care and audit as appropriate to monitor the effectiveness of any new interventions and propose change as necessary.

· Assist in the setting and maintenance of clinical standards and implementation of clinical audits;

· Act as a resource for all bank and agency staff as necessary and ensure full understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

· Actively participate in clinical teaching in the ward area;

· Keep up to date with clinical and professional developments in nursing and ensure total compliance with all NMC guidelines;

· Act as advocate to patients, ensuring a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care;

· Work with staff to ensure the ward environment is conducive to continuing education and training programmes;

· Participate in the programme of continuing education and training for all ward staff as required;

· Participate in the induction programme for all newly appointed ward staff as required;

· Facilitate the management of change within the ward areas whether clinical or management in nature;

· Play an active part in recording patient and staff accidents, incidents and complaints as required;

· Establish effective working relationships with Consultant users to ensure their needs and expectations are met;

· Ensure that appropriate systems for the recording and distribution of information relating to patient charges are maintained;

· Monitor the stock levels of ward drugs and consumables;

· Member of, or work with and/or through hospital teams such as the Hospital Resuscitation Team and Infection Control Team;

· Identify opportunities for business and service development that will increase the presence of the hospital in the local community;

· Deputise for the Senior Nurse

Key Performance Indicators:

· Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the NMC “Code of Professional Conduct”.

· Satisfactory nursing audit of ward areas

· Satisfactory education audit

· Positive upward trend in patient satisfaction surveys

· High level of morale in department, low sickness absence and low staff turnover

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:

· Registered with NMC

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to support and lead a department

· Post registration experience

· Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills across a range and varied patient case mix and competent across a range of skills

· Evidence of success in working in partnership with Consultants balanced with skill to act as patient advocate.

· Previous experience as Staff Nurse.

· Evidence of continued professional development.

· Knowledge of Care Quality Commission standards

· ENB 998 and/or mentorship course

· BLS/ILS

Key Behaviours:

Think Customer: Focuses on the needs of customers, primarily our patients and consultants. Identifies and prioritises the customer’s needs. Understands situations from the customer's perspective, and provides solutions, which fit the customer's needs. Focuses on customer service and care and takes a proactive approach to their needs and ownership of their issues.

Own Your Part in Delivering Results: Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness and purpose to personally deliver the best results for the organisation. Takes ownership for the whole situation including actions, outcomes and consequences.

Leadership: Develops a compelling sense of purpose and direction. Motivates and empowers others to align their efforts to achieve our goals. Creates an open and trusting environment. Demonstrates high moral standards and integrity in all matters.

Impact & Influencing: Persuades, convinces and influences others to enable progress and deliver success. Takes a partnership approach, aiming for an outcome that is mutually beneficial. Has a high degree of self-awareness and maintains a calm demeanour in stressful and challenging situations whilst still achieving desired outcomes.

Be One Team: The ability to gain an understanding of the needs of others, build strong relationships and drive action that is mutually beneficial for both individuals and the company. Always behaves in a way that is consistent with the MPH Behaviours and is receptive to further improvement.

Innovate, Adapt & Change: Develops new insights into situations, questions conventional approaches, encourages new ideas and innovations. Is open to change. Is flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, being tolerant of necessary change and fluidity within the organisation.

This role profile may be subject to change to meet the needs of the business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salford M5 4HB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC Pin (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person