Band 6 RGN Registered General Nurse A&E General Cumbria United Kingdom
Work Place Doctors
Cumbria
Band 6 RGN Registered General Nurse A&E
General Cumbria United Kingdom via Workplace Doctors
on a fixed term / permanent basis.
***Location: Cumbria United Kingdom
***Speciality: A&E General Emergency Medicine
***Nurse Grade: RGN Registered General Nurse Band 6
***Duration: Fixed Term / Permanent
***NMC Registration Required (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Essential
*** IELTS (English Language) or OET Exam – Essential for overseas qualified
professionals
***Pay Rate: £Negotiable (dependent on experience £31,365 to £37,890) + Overtime Payments
***Start Date: Flexible / As soon as possible
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OVERVIEW
Treats patients who are sick or injured,
gives advice and emotional support to patients and their families, provides
doctor assistance, and takes care of patient paperwork as per departmental
needs and service.
To provide and maintain a high standard of
nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the
doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will
include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any
roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to
current training. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based
practice for patients presenting with long term conditions and the provision of
preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous
practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating
critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of
patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team and
the wider community teams to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery
of policy and procedures and provide leadership where required.
DUTIES (guideline only)
Provide
care to patients and residents based on their care plan outlined by their
doctor
Accurately
monitor and record observations on patients' conditions
Monitor
patients' diet and exercise
Prepare
patients and assist with treatments, surgery, or exams as needed
Participate
in clinical improvements and offer ideas on clinical and non-clinical
policies
Assist
with the investigation of complaints by patients or family members
Manage
stocks of supplies
Ensure
storage and disposal of medication is carried out according to policy
Maintain
accurate records of residents care, financial procedures, and medication
administration
Identify
care planning needs
Carry
out risk assessment
Record
patients' vital signs and medical information
Re-evaluate
patient care plan as conditions change
Consult
and coordinate with other healthcare team members
Direct
or supervise less experienced nursing staff
Maintain
continuing education and licensing requirements
Report
any issues that arose during each shift
Gain
the trust and confidence of each patient
Write
patient care plans
Implement
plans through tasks such as preparing patients for operations, wound
treatment and monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
Observe
and record the condition of patients
Check
and administer drugs and injections
Respond
quickly to emergencies
Plan
discharges from hospital and liaise with GPs and social workers
Reassure
patients and their relatives and be good at communicating with them
Advocate
on behalf of patients
Educate
patients about their health – this may include running clinics and
education sessions on topics such as diabetes, weight loss and quitting
smoking- dependant on your area of speciality
Organise
staff and prioritising busy workloads
Mentor
student and junior nurses
Maintain
patient records
Make
ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality.
Set
up drips and blood transfusions
Assist
with tests and evaluations
Carry
out routine investigations
NURSE SKILLS &
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
At Least 1 to 8 years Year’s Nursing Experience
on Band 6
Current registration with NMC
Educated to diploma level
Qualified practitioner / completed a minimum of
one recognised level 6 Autonomous Practice Module relating to the
diagnosis and management of either injuries or illness
Post Registration experience Good IT skills –
ability to utilise appropriate electronic systems to accurately record
data.
Ability to work autonomously without
supervision. Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
Ability to adapt to the demands of a constantly
changing environment.
Aware of accountability of own role and other
roles in a nurse led service.
Knowledge of health promotion strategies and
awareness of clinical governance issues within primary care.
Knowledge of patient group directions and
associated policy.
Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Change-management skills and ability to support
patients to change lifestyle.
Communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ability to work as a member of a large multidisciplinary team
The ability to communicate and interact with
the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for
alternative methods and styles of communication Enthusiasm and a sense of
humour
Able to work autonomously
Good time management skills
SALARY
The salary is based on the national salary
scale.
A Fully qualified nurses start on salaries of £31,365 rising
to £37,890 on Band 6 of the NHS Agenda for Change Pay Rates. Salaries in
London attract a high-cost area supplement.
OVERTIME
Payments for unsocial hours are made to NHS
staff
The NHS offers a pension scheme, sickness and
maternity benefits. Nurses employed outside the NHS may not have the same terms
in relation to pension provision or benefits, but may be offered other
incentives such as private health insurance, gym membership etc
Income data from NHS Agenda for Change (AfC)
Pay Rates. Figures are intended as a guide only.
The Trust is committed to providing a high quality service through
the effective management and development of its employees. The Performance
Appraisal process ensures that the Trust is able to achieve its key aims of
delivering cost effective, high quality and responsive healthcare, whilst
enabling employees to understand how the outcome of their contribution fits
within these overall aims.
All staff have the responsibility to support all learners and to
keep their knowledge of supporting learners in practice up-to-date, according
to appropriate governing bodies regulations.
TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (formerly Work Permit)
Applications form nurses who require a Tier 2
sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome and will consider all nurses with
appropriate experience alongside all EU and UK trained nurses, upon appointment
if selected – the relevant paperwork will be issued to the successful
applicant- if required
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
****Ability to act part of a team
****Ability to cope with a varying work load
****IELTS English Language (IELTS overall score 7.0 with 6.5 in each module)
Overseas qualified
****NMC Registration Essential (Nursing & Midwifery Council) We can provide guidance if you need- below
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