Staff Nurse Ward 18


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	REDDITCH, B97 7UB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

1. Patient Care Responsibilities Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with WAHT discharge policy. To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle. To complete patient documentation correctly. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols / care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff. To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times. To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. 2. Professional Development and Education Responsibilities To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff / student education programmes. To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. To attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme. To participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme. To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies. To assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required. 3. Research and Development Responsibilities To assist in promoting nursing practice in line with relevant research. To maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice. To contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department. 4. Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards. To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance. To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors. To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality. To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required. To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with WAHNT policy. To participate in maintaining a clean environment. The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times. To identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all equipment provided for use. To maintain a safe ward environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding. 5. Resource Management Responsibilities To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment. To assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the appropriate manager. In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of the individuals development programme, the post holder, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.

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