Job SummaryParticipate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the WardManager taking the responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff. To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation ofprogrammes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to juniorstaff, undertaking performance management as required. To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and the wholedepartment/unit/ ward for the duration of shift.
About usThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.
Person SpecificationEssential- RGN 1st Level
- Diploma/Degree
- Phlebotomy and cannulation
- Intravenous medication administration
Desirable- Relevant post registration course e.g Frailty/Care of the Elderly
- Participates in staff personal development plans
- Participates in research and audit
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
