The RoleAs part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.
The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.
Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependencyAdditional required after 2 years Post registrationThe post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care.In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will also provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward and departmentNHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire?
Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringRegistered Nurse with valid NMC RegistrationThe post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiativeEffective listening, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent time management skillsWorking knowledge of basic information technologyPlease note the above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list.
The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties.
Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.Contract typeStaffbankZero hoursLocationThis role will be based across NHS Lanarkshire.Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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