Overview
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound care programmes under indirect supervision from senior staff. They should be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.
Employees should honour the Trust's Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others, and adhere to the NMC Code at all times. This is a position within our Plastics Dressing Clinic Team, focusing on wound care for post-operative plastic surgery patients including breast reconstruction, skin, hands and lower limb trauma. Training will be provided to the right applicant; previous experience in this role is not necessary. We are considering full time, part time, job share and other patterns.
Responsibilities
* Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's condition and care with support from the nurse in charge.
* Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients while adhering to Trust and department policies.
* Work without direct supervision once key learning outcomes of the induction/foundation or preceptorship programme have been completed.
* Monitor patient care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times.
* Prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patient’s condition and alert senior staff immediately.
* Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care.
* Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.
* Foster good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the unit; contribute to morale for staff and patients.
* Participate in health education and explanation of treatment to patients and relatives.
Qualifications and requirements
* Qualified nurse registered with the appropriate regulatory body (NMC Code adherence).
* Ability to work under indirect supervision initially, progressing to unsupervised practice after completing the foundation programme learning outcomes or preceptorship.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and effective team working.
About Queen Victoria Hospital
Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people who have been damaged or disfigured through accidents or disease. Our world-leading clinical teams provide specialist surgery and non-surgical treatment across the south east and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the hands and eyes, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics.
We also provide a minor injuries unit, therapies services and a sleep service. We are a centre of excellence with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. We welcome applications from local nurses for flexible full time, part time and job share arrangements. We have a network of 'spoke' sites at district general hospitals to offer expertise close to patients’ homes, and we provide virtual consultations to reduce travel where possible.
Benefits and working patterns
Working at QVH combines challenging and rewarding career opportunities with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care. We offer benefits including tailored personal development programs to support career aspirations (including accredited clinical and management development), flexible working arrangements, and a rewards programme with national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes.
Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we aim to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England. All staff are encouraged to be green champions, helping to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. Please view our Green Plan for more information.
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