Staff Nurse

• To work as a member of the Multi disciplinary team and to provide specialised nursing care for Orthopaedic surgical inpatients and day case patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken within the Elective Orthopaedic ward environments
• In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct
• Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.
• Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.
• To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.

The duties outlined in this role specification serve as a guide to the current and major responsibilities of the post.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of care given within relevant IT systems.

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 PREP.

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

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!

We Offer Colleagues

• 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.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jemma Waddington Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01423553646