Job summaryAn exciting career opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and committed individual to work within our friendly multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and committed professional with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality care for patient with Respiratory medical condition and opportunity to work in our Enhance Care Unit to develop your clinical skill looking after leve1.5 to level 2 patients .Quince ward is a 22 bedded acute Respiratory inpatient ward which incorporates the 4 bedded Enhanced Care Unit on the Barnet site.Enhanced Care offers level 1 plus care to medical patients bridging the gap between ward care and Intensive care.NIV, CPAP, Chest Drain care and Tracheostomy care skills are essential for this post.The post holder needs to be a clinically sound experienced nurse with excellent communication skills to lead and develop junior members of the nursing team. The ECU can be an unpredictable environment and will require excellent organisational skills and the ability to work within a multi faceted multidisciplinary team whilst promoting clinical excellence.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care in acute set up in Respiratory Ward.Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.About usYou will be supported by excellent Clinical Practice Educators and Education department.We offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within different specialities and sites.We offer you: o On-Going learning and development opportunities including leadership course o Individually tailored career development pathways o Internal Transfer opportunities o Accommodation (varied across the sites) o Opportunity to self-roster (varied across the departments) o Opportunities to take part in various Quality Improvement Projects o Nurseries and childcare vouchers; NHS Pension; Seasonal Loan Scheme o Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool (RFH site) o Working with supportive, friendly and forward thinking teamsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate. Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care.Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plans as required.To ensure that the departmental co-ordinators are updated with clinical developments. Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.To work with Lead and Senior Nurses, Bed Managers, Admissions and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilisation.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & professional QualificationsEssentialFirst Level RegistrationEvidence of recent and ongoing professional developmentDesirablePost qualification in relevant specialityRecognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towardsExperienceEssentialPost registration experience working in an acute hospital settingAwareness of current professional nursing issuesDemonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standardsDemonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/qualitySkills and aptitudesEssentialAbility to plan and prioritise workloadProven communication skills and ability to negotiateSkilled in use of computer/key boardAbility to supervise registered and unregistered staffAbility to work well within a teamKnowledge of risk managementAbility to lead change and service improvementAware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirementsTo maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient careDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressQuince WardBarnet HospitalEN5 3DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)