Job Description

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 The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients,
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 programmes without direct supervision.
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 At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.
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 They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles. Experienced staff required.
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  Closing Date:30th June 2024
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  Interview Date: w/c 22 July 2024
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   Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
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   Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness. Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
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   Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person&rsquo;s nursing requirements.
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   Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
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   Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards. Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
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   Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
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   Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
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 Guy&rsquo;s and St Thomas&rsquo; NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK&rsquo;s best known hospitals &ndash; Guy&rsquo;s, St Thomas&rsquo;, Evelina London Children&rsquo;s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield &ndash; as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK&rsquo;s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
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 We are among the UK&rsquo;s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
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 For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Don. Pol Job title: Charge Nurse Email address: Don.Pol@gstt.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0207 188 1735
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 Jocelyn. Thomas @gstt.nhs.uk
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