Job summary
The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister/Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure that the standards of nursing care are met at all times. This includes assisting the ward / department Sister and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and to carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.

Communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To participate in the teaching, supervision and preceptorship/mentorship of learners and other staff. In the absence of a more senior nurse, take charge of the ward.

To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.

Main duties of the job
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.

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

To communicate with patients with significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.

To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.

Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust Policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate.

About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Job responsibilities
In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.

To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate digital competence and actively contribute to the Trust's digital strategy. This includes promoting the effective use of Epic EHR, ensuring high quality electronic documentation, maintaining information governance standards, and supporting colleagues in developing digital capability.

Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plan as required.

Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching and assessing qualification or working towards

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• NHS experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Current evidence based practice
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

• IT Certificate
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS Proposed career pathway

Skills
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
• Able to manage difficult situations and resolve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate basic good problem solving and critical thinking skills, be able to fully understand/identify problems arising from incidents, complaints and come up with appropriate safe solutions and be able to escalate accordingly.
• Demonstrate a commitment to own self-development
• Sound clinical skills and able to learn new skills.

Desirable

• 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
• experience Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
• Working with QI Managing change

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).