Associate Nurse Ward And Opd Margate

To deliver safe, personal, effective care and support to our patients. To support the registered nurse, contributing to ongoing assessment and care planning for patients. To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Line Manager is the Ward/Out-Patient Manager Work in close relationship with all clinical staff and Consultants, administration staff,and facilities staff. Liaise with staff from other Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) sites and the NHS trust. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods and nursing practice in order to bring about improvements in the quality of care. To contribute to the implementation of an improvement strategy based on the findings of nursing audit and monitoring processes To assist with the implementation of changes required by the organisation Monitor and be aware of any potential problems with the hospital building and/or equipment and liaise with maintenance, security or administration departments To regularly review own work and encourage staff to review their own work and put forward ideas and suggestions for improvement Understand and act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nursing associates. To recognise and work within the limits of their competency. Clinical To assess each patients care requirements on admission by effective use of the designated nursing model To work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient and their family. To provide occasional cover across the SPH sites. To evaluate the appropriateness and success of the care programme To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues reassessment of patient care. To develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care To ensure that own professional knowledge is continuously updated To be aware of on call procedures, for clinical and management To ensure that out of hours procedures are followed for obtaining stores and drugs out of departmental or pharmacy working hours It is your responsibility to communicate effectively with RMO and Consultants, patients and their families. If there are any medical requirements, then this is the responsibility of the Consultant To deliver nursing care according to patients individual requirements and to provide the opportunity and the information for patients to participate in the formulation and evaluation of their care programmes Work with the teams to attain and maintain a CQC rating of Good or Outstanding Financial To assist in maintaining the nurse patient hours tool and utilise the information effectively with regard to workload To contribute with the monitoring and control of resources allocated to the Ward in order to provide best value for patients To contribute to the control and use of staffing so that costs are maintained within budgetary limits To assist in the control of stock holdings of supplies so that they meet the clinical requirements and are within agreed financial targets To assist in the analysis of working practices and implement changes which will eliminate wasteful methods and unnecessary expense To put forward own and other staffs suggestions for improvements in the financial performance of the Ward Business Development To assist in the monitoring of nursing practice to ensure that the specified standards are being achieved To contribute to the implementation of an improvement strategy based on the findings of nursing audit and monitoring processes To assist with the implementation of changes required by the organisation Monitor and be aware of any potential problems with the hospital building and/or equipment and liaise with maintenance, security or administration departments To regularly review own work and encourage staff to review their own work and put forward ideas and suggestions for improvement Quality To participate in staff Personal Development Discussions and the identification of personal needs and set and evaluate personal objectives To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussions when required To ensure that all Hospital policies, local policies and legal requirements relating to clinical care and health and safety are complied with Participate in the annual review of departmental policies and procedures to ensure they reflect good practice. Work towards retaining external audit accreditation with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001and participate with Investors in People Infection Control To undertake all mandatory and essential training in Infection Prevention and Control. To familiarise themselves with and adhere to current Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to them and their area of work. To take responsibility to ensure the workplace is kept clean and tidy so that it is safe for all other users of that area. To communicate any identified infection risks to the Infection Prevention and Control leads and where appropriate report any Healthcare Associated Infections in line with SPHs Incident Reporting Policy Health and Safety You must co-operate with management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health and safety precautions Work force To participate in formal and informal training with staff groups and individuals To provide appropriate supervision and direction to other HCAs on the team, according to their individual capabilities and known competencies To identify any concerns about the quality of work and initiate action as directed by a Senior Manager To contribute to and participate in, the induction of new staff to the Ward or Unit and to help them understand their professional responsibilities and expected standards of performance Technology and Administrative Duties Use of computer software/hardware to input and analyse data/documents as appropriate e.g. audit tools, incident reporting, spreadsheets, ordering systems etc Wellbeing Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing looks at supporting our staff as whole individuals. Staff are asked to be open about wellbeing issues at work and have a responsibility to look after and manage their own health and wellbeing and to be mindful of the health of others. Preventative discussions are encouraged with line managers and staff asked to seek support and advice when mental health or physical health issues start to develop so that support can be accessed. Additional Information Maintaining and improving your knowledge through continued professional development and personal development plan agreed annually with your line manager. You must ensure that you adhere to the SPH guidance in relation to Confidentiality and Information Governance, which includes the collection and sharing of information in relation to staff, patients, relatives, partner organisations and third parties. Conflict of Interests You may not without the consent of SPH engage in any outside employment and in accordance with SPHs Conflict of Interest Policy you must declare to your manager all private interests which could potentially result in personal gain as a consequence of your employment position with SPH. It is the aim of the hospital to provide patients and clients with the best possible care and service. In order to meet this aim all of our staff are required, at all times, to put the patient orclient first and do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently. Confidentiality To ensure that confidential information is not disclosed about Spencer Private Hospitals (including information regarding patients and staff) to any unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the employment of Spencer Private Hospitals.