Staff Nurse, Cherry Ward

Come and join our friendly team and help us care for our elderly patients: –

The post holder will

– To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team

nursing and individualised patient care.

– In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary

team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care

for patients.

– To contribute towards developing and maintain a suitable and

stimulating learning environment

– Practice nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code .
– Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs for patients.
– Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
– Maintain up to date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’ condition and other relevant information.
– ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
– To have an understanding of the Safeguarding policies and procedures and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk.
– Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patients’ environment.
– Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with the trust policy and practice.
– Understand the need for effective ward budgetary control
– ensure maintenance of a clean and safe environment
– Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice
– Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors
– Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and Trust policy and legal requirements
– Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

**For more information about careers at ASPH visit:**
www.asph-careers.org

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

**Clinical/Professional & Managerial Responsibilities:**

– Practice nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of

Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and procedures.

– Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and

evaluation of care needs for patients in the emergency department, ensuring safe practice

and maintaining high standards of care.

– Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
– Maintain up to date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients’

condition and other relevant information.

– With the sister/charge nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping

practice follows policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

– To have an understanding of the Safeguarding policies and procedures and have an

understanding and recognition of those at risk.

Medical Matron

Ward Manager

Deputy Sister Deputy Charge

Nurse

Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse

– Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care

and the patients’ environment.

– Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with the trust policy

and practice.

– Understand the need for effective ward budgetary control and be aware of the current cost

of medical supplies and equipment.

Health Safety & Security

– Work with team members to ensure maintenance of a clean and safe environment that is

conductive to therapeutic and ethical Practice.

– Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice
– Promote nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence

base and with reference to trust policies and guidelines

– Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors, take action as required and adhere

to relevant incident reporting procedures

– Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and Trust

policy and legal requirements

– Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions

**Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs:**

– Act as an advocate for the patient and their families, providing them with information and

directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate

– Respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and

obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures

– Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that

multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient’s condition

– Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with ASPH policy
– Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with ASPH Discharge Policy