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NHS

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience in clinical practice, promote evidence-based protocols, engage in nursing care evaluation, and focus on health promotion for all stakeholders. No newly qualified nurses accepted.
  • You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, guide evidence-based practices, develop care protocols, participate in audits, and promote health among staff and patients.

Requirements

  • PLEASE NOTE: Cedar ward does not have the capacity to accept applications from newly qualified nurses currently.
  • Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.
  • Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.
  • Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.
  • Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a Named Nurse within a Team taking responsibility, over an appropriate span time, in conjunction with the Ward Manager and the multidisciplinary team, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care from admission to discharge within the in-patient setting.
  • Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.
  • Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.
  • Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.
  • Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.

FAQs

What is the main specialty of the Cedar ward at Lewisham Hospital?

Cedar ward specializes in mixed elective General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Orthopaedic, and Bariatric patients.

What type of nurse is the position looking to hire?

The position is looking for qualified nurses; however, newly qualified nurses are not eligible to apply currently.

What kind of support will be provided to the staff on Cedar ward?

Staff will receive support from the senior nursing management team, the Practice Development Nurse, and peer-to-peer support, along with various learning and development opportunities.

Is there an opportunity for further education or training in this position?

Yes, the hospital offers a unique surgical nursing course affiliated with the University of Greenwich for staff members.

Where will the interviews for the position be conducted?

Interviews will be held at Lewisham Hospital.

How does Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust promote equality, diversity, and inclusion?

The Trust has several initiatives aimed at improving representation at senior levels, widening access to employment, enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities, improving EDI literacy, and making equalities mainstream.

Who can I contact for more information or an informal visit regarding the position?

You can contact Iuliana Cozar, Ward Manager, at iuliana.cozar@nhs.net or by phone at 020 8333 3000. You may also reach out to the Practice Development Nurse at Fantaye.Nigussie@nhs.net.

What is the bed capacity of Cedar ward?

Cedar ward has a total of 25 beds.

What responsibilities will the nurse take on in this role?

The nurse will act as a Named Nurse within a team, taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.

Will I have the opportunity to participate in research or audits in this role?

Yes, nurses are expected to participate in the evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care and incorporate relevant findings into practice.

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