The Gastroenterology Ward (10E) specialises in looking after patients with Gastroenterology illness and disease, we also look after IBD patients, Hepatology patients, Dermalogy and Rheumatology patients.The successful candidates will be:o A registered Nurseo Able to work amongst various multidisciplinariesWe offer a wide range of development opportunities including a Preceptorship course for newly qualified nurses and encourage the mentorship course as well as opportunity for post graduate study and attendance on external conferences and courses.
Main duties of the jobTo provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as required, and maintain own personal development with support.
To provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities Professional / Clinical responsibilities 1.1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care and make
changes as necessary.
1.2. Identifies deteriorating patients and takes appropriate action.
1.3. Ensures documentation is accurate and up to date, utilising the electronic
health record.
1.4. Demonstrates an enquiring approach to patient care.
1.5. Demonstrate awareness of issues affecting Gastroenterology,
Dermatology, Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition as in and outpatients.
1.6. Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed by the
Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition patients.
1.7. Develop skills in accordance with the expanded role relevant to the post
holders clinical area such as cannulation and phlebotomy and patient
health promotion/education.
1.8. Educates patients and relatives about how to adopt healthy lifestyles, and
look after their own health and wellbeing
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1.9. Identifies and helps patients, relatives and staff to reduce any risks
associated with health and wellbeing.
1.10. Ensures patients views are taken into account in the decision making
process.
1.11. Participates in collaborative decision making within the inter-disciplinary
team.
1.12. Participates in meeting the health education and promotes the needs of
patients and carers.
1.13. Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high
standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in
order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
1.14. Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of
who may have communication barriers.
1.15. A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate
effectively with patients and those involved in their care.
1.16. The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust,
with external organisations and with the general public.
1.17. Keeps accurate and complete records of activities and communications
consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
1.18. The post holder must at all times work in accordance with the NMC Code
of Professional Conduct (2015).
1.19. Participates in research, audit and quality initiatives, e.g. Essence of Care.
1.20. Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to evidence based practice.
1.21. Monitors the quality of work on own area and alerts others to quality
issues.
1.22. The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with
regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy.
1.23. Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines
equality and diversity.
1.24. Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others.
Management and Leadership 2.1.Co-ordinates the activities of the clinical area, taking charge when required.
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2.2.Participates in team meetings so fair and equal opportunities are given to
share knowledge and ideas with colleagues.
2.3.Develops knowledge, understanding and application of their personal
leadership skills.
2.4.Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate
times.
2.5.To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as
required.
2.6.Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others.
Financial responsibilities 3.1.Uses and maintains resources efficiently and effectively and encourages
others to do so.
Information management 4.1.Demonstrates an understanding of research and development and how this
influences nursing practice.
4.2.Input patient data in the correct form and manner whether this be primary or
secondary information onto the supporting computer system.
4.3.Analyse and report information provided through appropriate clinical
equipment and act upon this gathered information (e.g. blood pressure
monitoring).
4.4.Maintain the integrity of information using agreed methods and procedures.
4.5.Reports the data/ information clearly in the required format and at the time
agreed.
4.6.The post holder is expected to develop their IT skills to a satisfactory
standard suitable with the Staff Nurse role.
Education & Professional Development 5.1.Engages in the Preceptorship programme either as a Preceptor or a
Preceptee.
5.2.Develops an awareness of clinical supervision/action learning.
5.3.Improves clinical practice through reflection with self or others.
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5.4.With the support of sister/charge nurse through the Trusts E-appraisal
process and development of personal development plan identifies their
educational and professional needs.
5.5.Influence the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.
Operational Delivery 6.1.To work as part of a team in the delivery Gastroenterology, Dermatology,
Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition services across Barts Health.
Risk & Governance Management 7.1.Familiarises him/herself with and complies with the Trusts policies and
procedures.
7.2.Respects patient confidentiality and in particular the confidentiality of
electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data
Protection Act (1998).
7.3.Shows awareness of individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety at
Work Act and identify and report as necessary any untoward accident,
incident or potentially hazardous environment.
7.4.When moving people and goods, the post holder must complete the relevant
training as appropriate to the action, e.g. use of hoists.
7.5.Takes appropriate action to manage an emergency summoning assistance
immediately when this is necessary.
7.6.Works in ways that minimise risks to health safety and security.
Service Development 8.1.Participates in the development of the ward/department Philosophy of
Nursing and the Shared Governance structure of the Trust. The post holder
will convey this within their area of practice.
Person SpecificationQualifications and knowledgeEssential ExperienceEssential - Experience in a Medicine ward
CommunicationEssential - Clear written communication
Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS Trust
AddressRoyal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
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