The post is required to maintain the delivery of safe treatment within the department, and extended areas within patient access - outpatients to support- Oxford suite Fred Bulmer Clinics, and ENT.
The post’s primary focus will be to facilitate and support the Education needs of the Outpatient Clinical Teams reviewing mandatory training, appraisals, Departmental Clinical skills, Student Placement link, work experience and monthly teaching audits across the Departments.
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing care to patients undergoing treatment with the department, including administration of IV drugs, to enable prompt diagnosis of treatment pathways; to assist in the monitoring of and delivery of care within these pathways.
Allocation of roles and responsibilities will be directed by the outpatient managers to assist in the writing of risk assessments, standard operating procedures, maintaining staff rotas, electronic staff records and supporting the outpatient manager in staff performance.
To obtain a comprehensive history to enable pre and post operating care of patients undergoing outpatient procedures/surgery. To monitor the audit process in relation to the WHO checklist, and LocSIPs.
Carrying out initial investigations and assisting with surgical procedures within the clinics.
To undertake monitoring of the clinical environment in line with IPC, Health and safety, risk management, medicines management at a higher level to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to, and input data in relation to these checks, to manage the environmental, and hand hygiene audits and ensure that standard are being met. To ensure that COVID 19 local and national guideline as in place.
The post holder will take handover from current junior sister and work alongside other junior sisters within the outpatients team reporting to the Outpatient Sister.
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time…all the time.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Time management of self and others
* Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
* Planning and organisational skills for a range of complex activities
* Demonstrable teaching skills
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of people
* Basic computer skills
* Developing and leading audit in clinical practice
Education & Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC)
* Evidence of relevant post registration education/ training or equivalent relevant experience
* Recognised teaching qualification or relevant experience
* Recognised advanced communication skills training course
Experience
* Evidence of continuing professional developmentDemonstrate the ability to deliver advanced clinical skills in practice
* Experience of implementing change
Personal Attributes
* Flexible and adaptable
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* As a team member able to plan and prioritise a caseload
* Calm and works well under pressure
* Effective and sensitive handling of difficult information and situations
Other Factors
* Able to meet moving and handling requirements of job
* Able to meet travel requirements of job
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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