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Job description

The post holder will demonstrate person centred care, through role-modelling this approach to care in their own practice. In addition, the post holder will play a supportive role in leading the development of services and the care setting, seeking opportunities for learning and development. Drawing on own expertise, the post holder will disseminate expert evidence based knowledge and skills in order to continuously develop self and others. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Role model and enable effective communication with patients and relatives to assist in their understanding of their illness, care and treatment.
• Adopt a questioning approach to existing practices and constantly seek ways of improving care delivery and services based on available evidence.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to develop and co-ordinate care and services to ensure that they are effective and holistic.
• Participate in compiling duty rotas/annual leave/study leave arrangements to ensure that the team and the department has cover at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered on Part 1 (Adult) of the NMC Register.
• Provide evidence of experience as a Registered Nurse for 3 years’ in an acute care environment.
• Provide evidence of experience of managing stroke patients/ acute medical patients.
• Provide evidence of past personal and professional development.
• Provide evidence of ability to manage change.

Desirable Skills

• IT literacy.

Further Information

Location: Royal Victoria Hospital.