Staff Nurse Ward Ashford

To provideindividualised nursing care to patients in a compassionate and caring manner To assess care needsand develop, implement and evaluate these without supervision To practice inaccordance with the NMC codes, The Code (2018) and any other mandatory ororganisational standards To participate in andcontribute to the implementation of change strategies aimed at improvingprofessional practice and the overall efficiency of the ward or department, The post holders will be expected towork across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit To contribute to the maintenance of patientcare standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to caredelivery systems, methods and nursing practice in order to bring aboutimprovements in the quality of care To contribute to the development andimplementation of nursing standards which reflect customer requirements andprofessional best practice Carry out planned care for a groupof patients without direct supervision providing individualised patient care Provide professional leadership,advice and guidance within the team, working collaboratively with themultidisciplinary team Assist and advise staff bothregistered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care Maintain accurate andcontemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards Have responsibility for theadministration and custody of medicines in line with Spencer Private Hospitals(SPH) policy and professional standards Assist in the maintenance ofprofessional standards, highlighting to the line manager when standards are notseen to be met

• Evidence of continual professional development
• Demonstrates a patient focus approach
• Experience in a surgical / medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical / medical procedures
• Commitment to professional development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Committed to providing a quality clinical service, Independent hospitals are dedicated to finding the very best staff. This means searching for the most enthusiastic and motivated staff who are passionate about delivering excellent care to patients., Essential
• Diploma or Degree
• Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
• Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Experience in surgical / medical / OPD environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical / medical / OPD procedures.
• Delivery of evidence based practice
• Demonstrates a patient focus approach
Desirable
• One year post registration experience
Skills Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent employee relations track record
• Commitment to professional development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer skills
• Good time management
Desirable
• Participation in research
Personal Attriuties / Other Essential
• Flexible and tactful
• Caring and friendly personality
• Able to cope under pressure
• Committed to providing a quality clinical service
• Ability to problem solve
• Up to date knowledge of professional nursing issues
  
  Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce. As an Investors in People accredited organisation, you can expect a generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, company contribution pension scheme, family and friends discounts on Physiotherapy and Health Screening services as well as uniform and free onsite parking.