Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

The post holder will be one of the band 6 junior sister/charge nurses’ team, creating strong senior leadership, working closely with the Sister / Charge Nurse. To work on a rota working over 7 days 8am – 8pm.A well led team who provide patients with the safe and compassionate World Class Care that we would expect for ourselves or loved onesLeadership opportunities combined with senior nurse mentorshipThe opportunity to provide Outpatient nursing a variety of specialities in a supportive CDC environment with a strong multi-disciplinary teamResponsibilities

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care using a defined model of care – for patients within the CDC who are unwell or suffering with adverse reaction to contrast.To undertake all nursing procedures and practices as specified in the Trusts policies and procedures and to ensure that they are adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility. To contribute towards the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines.To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment and careTo provide psychological support to patients and their carers in coping with their illness and treatment, support as appropriateWork in collaboration with colleagues to ensure patients have access to appropriate timely good quality information relating to their diagnosis and be active in the delivery of this information to patients.To ensure transport patients leave the service in a timely manner and support patients who experience delays.Additional responsibilities

Develop skills as a positive role model, who has the ability to reflect on practice and has a willingness to develop leadership and management skills with support and guidance.Possess good communication skills working closely with individuals and teams to develop and maintain services.Dedication to provide a high standard of service and a flexibility to cover needs of service to ensure success and fulfilmentEvidence of continuing professional and personal developmentSupport the CDC services when there is a medical emergency, managing unwell patients within all specialties and patients affected by adverse reaction to contrast.Provide simulation training for CDC services for medical emergency scenariosOrganisation and Context

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in AandE, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.ukPlease see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation TrustThis advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug ..... full job details .....