Contract Type: 0

Salary: £48270 – £54931

Partner Org: Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Trust

To work according to the Code and within Trust policies

To be accountable for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students.

To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care

To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff

To be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward

To be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives

To promote and participate in the implementation of the ASPH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and objectives

To maintain a visible presence in the ward, undertaking clinical work as per roster agreement

To work in conjunction with the Matron / Senior ward team / Practice Educator & Learning Development Teams / Specialist teams

Main duties of the job

Work in close conjunction with Matron / Senior ward team / Practice Educator/ Learning Development Teams

Acts as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals.

Monitors and maintains acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participates and assists with adult medical emergencies utilising Advanced Life Support skills and experience where necessary. Takes an active role in the management of clinical emergencies within the clinical area.

Ensures appropriate communication and referrals occur in relation to the early intervention of the acutely ill or deteriorating patient to facilitate implementation of care.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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