Registered Nurse - SDEC (Internal applicants only)

The post holder will participate in the rapid clinical assessment of acute medical patients. The post holder will help to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate care and assist in the coordination of the patient's journey in order to minimize waits , delays and prevent avoidable admissions, To maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous records of care given.
Record keeping and ensuring all documentation is completed.
Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care.
Evaluating clinical care and acting upon the outcomes of evaluation.
Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and report any failures in accordance with agreed department protocols.
Keeping up to date with clinical developments and standards eg: NICE guidance.
To be involved in the evaluation of clinical care and the development of actions plans to address any deficiencies.
To maintain a portfolio of evidence of clinical skills, competency based assessments and underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by the NMC.
To work in a professional autonomous manner within agreed clinical guidelines, accepted both locally and by governing bodies.
Receive information concerning patients' history, sensitive issues.
Liaise with various staff across the Trust to ensure patients' care is of a high standard.
To be involved in breaking bad news as agreed with Clinicians., Act as a support/mentor for other staff within the Department.
In conjunction with other staff members, plan and prioritise own workload.
Self-development and participation in continuous and post-basic education, as laid down by the NMC.
Maintain standards and work to clinical nursing procedures as formulated by the Trust.
Assist in the induction training of new staff members, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching.
To be involved in the mentorship of new staff members and the development of a comprehensive training package.
To act as an expert resource for training/education for other team members.
Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in nursing
Ensure that patients are kept informed at all times
Ensure that patients have their dignity and privacy maintained at all times
Report for duty attired and of appearance so as to conform with Trust policy
Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

+ A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
+ Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
+ Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
+ Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
+ Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
+ Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.