Provides high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
Accepts delegated responsibility from the Nurse in Charge, for the care of a specific group of patients. Works in line with trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines and in accordance with NMC regulations
Works as part of a team to provide high quality, evidence based clinical care to patients and their carers.
Communicates in accordance with trust values at all times with patients, carers and other staff members.
Undertakes opportunities to develop and expand their nursing skills, acting as a supervisor for Nurse Associates in training, Health Care Support Workers or Nursing students.
Maintains high standards of professional responsibility and accountability and have an awareness of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of nursing in line with NMC regulations and local guidance.
Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patients and their family.
Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse. Contribute to ongoing assessments recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action.
Demonstrate the ability to recognise the changing priorities in both physical and mental health and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations seeking support from the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
Implements and evaluates individual care / treatment plans.
Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patients care.
To accept delegated responsibility from the Registered Nurse to monitor individual plans of care to meet the immediate and on-going needs of patients.
Undertake a range of agreed clinical skills including venepuncture, routine ECG recording, measure and interpret blood glucose levels
To be responsible for contributing to the clinical environment which promotes a positive patient experience and care, promoting privacy and dignity at all times.
Please read the job description and person specification documents for understanding the role requirements and main responsibilities
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joy Gogwe Job title: Grange Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Feel free to contact the ward for informal visits on the number above and request to speak with ward manager or nurse in charge.