Head and Neck Ward Staff Nurse
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Band 5 - Staff Nurse- Head and Neck - 1 Full-time-Permanent and 2 Full time fixed term for 12 months. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurse position within Head and Neck Ward, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
'Previous applicant need not apply'
Job description
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Head and Neck ward consists of 14 beds and accommodates ENT and Max Fax patients. Our exceptional team takes care of various specialties daily.
We prioritize staff development and progression to ensure the best possible care for our patients. Support, specialized knowledge, and expertise will be needed for the daily care and management of all patients in the ward.
You will have the chance to showcase your clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in this fast-paced environment.
The post holder will be responsible for:
Caring for patients pre- and post-operatively
Caring for post op head and Neck surgical patients.
Caring for laryngectomy, tracheostomy patients.
Caring for compromised airway patients.
Post op management of surgical flaps, drain management.
Caring for step down patients from critical care.
Nutrition management.
Wound and pressure area care management.
Administration of medications.
Complex discharge management.
As a band 5 Nurse you will maintain a high standard of patient focused care.
You will maintain a safe and clean working environment, providing assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients ensuring accurate written records are kept.
You will communicate with the patients and carers effectively to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Requirements
To provide advice and education to patients, staff and learners within the ward as required.
To develop communication networks across specialities and throughout the multidisciplinary team.
Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them such as learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward know how to delegate the staff according to the skill mix to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to for example: infection control, hygiene, and individualised patient needs.
To know what Essence of Care is and how it affects patient care and needs and escalate concerns.
To know how to deal with people with challenging behaviour and to know when to call for assistance when needed.
Always adhere to uniform policy.
Liaise with the bed manager and discharge co-ordinator to ensure effective bed management on the ward, including admission of patients, planning of bed usage and timely discharge planning.
To ensure that all equipment is maintained, and any faults immediately reported.
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a nursing degree programme.
- NMC Registered Nurse.
Desirable
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in managing airway patients
Desirable
- ENT Head and Neck experience and knowledge.
- Evidence of clinical effectiveness, research and audit.
- Knowledge and understanding of the trusts nursing strategy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations .
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills and documentation.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families and carers from a diverse background
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
About the employer
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.