Overview
We are looking for individuals that will 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 maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment. You will be supported with a full induction programme (and preceptorship if you are new graduate or new to the NHS), continuous professional development, and the ability to develop your career. We welcome applications from new graduates and experienced nurses looking for their first hospital role or are looking to develop their career.
Responsibilities
* Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:
* Delivering high quality direct patient care
* Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes
* Maintaining a safe environment
* Medication administration
* Care planning, implementation and evaluation
* Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers
* Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research
* Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues
* Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures
* Enthusiastic engagement with Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (OPAU: Old persons assessment unit) in the Urgent and Emergency Care Division, providing care in a fast-paced, care of the elderly setting and aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admission
About Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 staff provide a wide range of services across two hospital sites. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards becoming a dedicated elective centre, creating a state-of-the-art centre for excellence in planned surgical procedures.
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