Staff Nurse Job Manchester area,England UK,Nursing

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and competent Staff Nurse to join our core nursing team.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days for a fixed term initially of 12 months. IPU is open 07:30-19:30 Monday to Friday, so this is a great opportunity to achieve an excellent work-life balance whilst joining a dynamic nurse-led service.

Please note, you must have a valid and current NMC PIN to apply for this post. Please do not apply if you have not got a UK NMC PIN and are unable to practise immediately as a Registered Nurse.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and evaluating care for patients on the Unit and on the DOSA. The post holder will admit patients for all treatments within the unit in the admissions area. The post holder will provide second stage recovery for GA and LA, endoscopy and interventional radiology and procedures team and day case patients.

The post holder will rotate into the endoscopy room and nurse lead dressings clinic and DOSA. They will provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the IPU and manage a group of patients. They will act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers and present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team.

Working

for our organisation

The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognised Centre for the treatment of cancer and we are leading experts in cancer care, research and education based in Manchester.

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) is a nurse-led, fast-paced and dynamic service. The unit consists of a procedures unit, interventional radiology unit, ultrasound room, surgical dressings clinic, outpatients clinic, day of surgery admissions unit, an operating theatre and second stage recovery bays.

You will become part of this complex multidisciplinary team and benefit from a comprehensive induction period.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
Take responsibility for your own professional development.
To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
Demonstrate professional accountability.
Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
Offer help and advice to the patient’s relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.
Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.
To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. In all situations ensure consideration is made to the patients cultural background.
Recognises people’s differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.
Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff. Document same. Liaise, communicate and negotiate with colleagues to ensure co-operation in achieving departmental objectives, promoting good working…