Location: Hempstead, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Type: Permanent

Salary (£): £34,089 – £41,498 a year

About Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals: Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and more than 30 services in the community. This larger-scale organization provides an unprecedented opportunity for them to continue their pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to their patients. Their mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in their clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research, and they will continue to measure their progress against their five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting their external duties, and building a strong organization.

Job Details

Benefits
– UK visa sponsorship

Requirements
– First Level Registration
– Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
– Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
– Awareness of current professional nursing issues
– Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
– Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
– Ability to plan and prioritize workload
– Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
– Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
– Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
– Ability to work well within a team
– Knowledge of risk management
– Ability to lead change and service improvement
– Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements

Salary Details
£34,089 – £41,498 a year

About the Role
The Band 5 Staff Nurse will undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff within their management responsibility. They will communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care, and treatment, and maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation. Facilitating early discharge planning and making referrals to community services are essential parts of the role. The nurse will also ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs, supervise junior or unqualified staff, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and patient care.

Key Responsibilities
– Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies
– Communicate with patients and significant others regarding care and treatment
– Maintain accurate nursing records
– Facilitate early discharge planning
– Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs
– Supervise junior or unqualified staff
– Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
– Participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process
– Ensure departmental coordinators are updated with clinical developments
– Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act
– Work with Lead and Senior Nurses, Bed Managers, Admissions, and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilization

The Trust encourages staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. They are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns.