Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our small, highly trained clinical team at the North Middlesex University Hospital gynaecology, and Women's ambulatory day unit/Early pregnancy unit.
The post holder will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and/or the implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care.
Carry out pathways of care under supervision and, when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior and/or unqualified staff including student nurses and health care support workers.
As part of managerial and clinical development, under supervision, take charge of the team/ward whilst undertaking a variable shift pattern as directed by the senior nurse to satisfy the needs of the service. Maintain clinical study and undertake further personal and professional development in line with Trust policies.
Please note this post is 30 hours a week in an out patients unit, shifts are 8am to 8pm 3 shifts per week. Unit open Monday to Sunday 8am-8pm.
Introduction to the department
Working in a busy women Ambulatory Day Unit with 5 consulting rooms of which 2 are have scanning machine for the nurse Sonographer and doctors use. You will have excellent communication skills and able to develop excellent team working. You will be part of a team delivering high quality care to women of different age groups from a diverse population with different needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
Assess patient care needs and implementation of programmes of patient care, in particular the development of day care hyperemesis treatment, and participate in the evaluation of these.
Carry out all relevant forms of care to designated patients and be able to supervise learner nurses and Health Care Support Workers.
Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Ensure work with the Trust/unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Liaise closely with the North Mid at Home team to inform them of women attending the Woman’s Ambulatory Day Unit with hyperemesis that fit the criteria to receive ongoing treatment in their own homes from the North Mid at home team.
Acquire the knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations and for personally attending the mandatory/compulsory update sessions.
Cover other areas of gynae outpatients as required.
Have the in-depth knowledge with practical experience of good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning in conjunction with North Middlesex University Hospital trust policies and procedures.
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.
Working for our organisation
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Service Management
Participate in regular professional meetings.
Participate in the development and review of departmental policies, procedures, standards.
and practices in accordance with Health Board policies and Cervical Screening England.
To ensure all accidents/incidents and complaints are reported and to assist in the
investigation of them.
Communication
To participate in team building/communication to develop a cohesive, supportive and
effective team.
Contribute to an atmosphere that is conducive to good relations with patients, relatives and
colleagues using interpersonal skills and communication.
Maintain personal contact with patients and their relatives through conversations, ensuring.
they understand treatments and arrangements made for them.
Ensure that there is effective communication and good relationships fostered between
practitioners, patients, and their families.
Will be required to deal with highly sensitive, conflicting, and emotional situations.
Possess excellent counselling skills and apply throughout all stages of providing care.
Ensure that there is a clear and concise reporting both oral and written of relevant.
information regarding the care and wellbeing of women undergoing Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy.
Communicate information to patients and relatives in a compassionate and reassuring manner, considering the special needs of minority and disadvantaged groups.
Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and
ensure correct storage of patient’s records.
Be an expert in Colposcopy and hysteroscopy knowledge to provide advice and support to other professionals and external agencies.
Information Processing
Ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with the Health Board and NMC
Guidelines for Record Keeping.
In consultation with the Lead Nurse, participate in departmental audit, demonstrate an awareness and application of research findings to deliver evidence-based care.
Personal and People Development and People Management
Provides appropriate support to others to improve their knowledge and understanding and shares own knowledge, skills, and experience with others during induction and training sessions for staff.
Assist the Lead Nurse in developing a culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained.
Be up to date with all mandatory training.
Ensure annual appraisal is done on time and participate in assisting junior members of staff in maintaining appraisals.
Quality
Supports others effectively during times of change and work with others to overcome problems and tensions as they arise and ensure that own workload is managed effectively.
Equality and Diversity
To ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised and addressed in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Effort and Environmental
Occasionally may have to transfer patient onto gynae couch with hoist.
Moving equipment around treatment room daily
May have to stand for periods of 3 hours during clinic time.
Pulling and pushing equipment on daily basis
Set up and turn on equipment.
Counselling anxious patients about colposcopy and hysteroscopy
May deal with blood and body fluids.
Person specification
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
Good written and verbal communication skills Able to work on own initiative and as a team member
Experience
Essential criteria
Continued professional development 2 years post registration experience in a ward setting
Desirable criteria
Previous experience in Gynae/Women’s health
Trust Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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