Paediatric Staff Nurse • London Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPaediatric Staff Nurse with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London\n\n We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to come and work on our General Paediatric Ward. As a Band 5 nurse on Neptune we offer extensive further training in intra-venous care, central venous access care, Child and adolescent mental health and oncology working closely with local universities. We offer both a Band 5 and Band 5-6 Development programs. Neptune Ward Neptune ward is a 16-24 bedded General Medical ward with an age range of 0-16years old. We care for a wide range of patients with both acute and chronic conditions which include those with respiratory, neurological, dermatological and infectious conditions. We work very closely with other specialist centres such as Great Ormond Street. We have a number of patients who are under joint care with Royal Brompton for Respiratory and Cardiac conditions and may have under gone cardiac surgery and require further support from our services. Neptune ward is a specialist Paediatric Shared care Unit for Oncology (POSCU). We also have close links with our local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and various other support agencies and departments within the hospital to help young people reach their full potential and transition into adult life. We are very proud of the services we provide and the high standard of care we deliver. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to become a part of the team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality patient care, whilst working in close co-operation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. The Staff Nurse will: Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge. Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations. Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team. Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times. About us Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values. Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities. Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards. Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy. Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others. Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate. Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required. Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding. Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual. Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care. Professional Maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values. Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care. Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multidisciplinary team. Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines. Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff. Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff. Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection. Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act. Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. "}