Inpatient Nurse

The Fortius Group is the UK's leading private orthopaedic and sports injury group. Founded in London by a group of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Radiologists, with a shared vision of building a worldwide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care. Their vision was to create a clinic that would bring together the country's leading experts in orthopaedics and sports injury treatment, with a shared commitment to advancing the science of medicine and a better patient experience.

That group of experts now includes over 80 leading specialists, with two outpatient and diagnostic clinics, a surgical centre and an innovative inpatient unit for joint replacement surgery, in partnership with Bupa.

Overall Purpose

Work effectively as a member of the clinical nursing team to ensure the provision of the highest standard of patient and customer care, accepting delegated responsibility for specific activities from the Inpatient Sister.  
You will become part of a talented, dedicated team of people committed to providing the very best in orthopaedic and sports injury care. Our aim is to create an outstanding place to work; one that is friendly and supportive, as well as rewarding on a personal and professional level.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver skilled practical nursing care and participate in the monitoring of planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care in relevant areas of practice.
• Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care in line with NMC standards for records and record keeping.
• Administer treatments and care to patients following Fortius policies and in accordance with Consultant protocols.
• Meet legal and statutory requirements e.g. Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Manual
• Handling and the control of drugs.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of standards of care within the department.
• Provide support and training to other members of staff, such as staff orientation and procedures and equipment handling.
• Continue to develop clinical knowledge and professional skills of practice
• Ensure completion of mandatory training within 3 months of start date.
• Report to Inpatient Sister any complaints, accidents, incidents and near misses both verbally and in writing.
• Monitor and maintain clinic equipment and manage any deficiency in services.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Undertaking any other duties as required by the line manager.

Main Contacts

• Patients, relatives and carers.
• Consultants
• Inpatient Sister
• Front of House Staff
• Medical Secretaries
• Surgical Centre Staff
• Housekeeping
• Other medical staff

Decisions and Impact

• Take ownership for the delivery of patient care for inpatients.
• Take charge of the nursing department in the absence of senior staff.

Complexity

• Be able to prioritise a constantly changing workload along with meeting patients' demand ensuring both clinical care and the safety of patients are not compromised.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience and Skills

Essential

• RGN with a minimum of 1 year post-registration experience
• Previous Hospital / NHS Experience
• Ability to be flexible with a rota, including weekends and night shifts
• Undertaken a relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Relevant orthopaedic experience
• Good IT skills and ability to use clinical data systems
• Basic understanding of patient care issues in day surgery.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional code of conduct and its application.
• Understanding of fundamentals of nursing care and ability to deliver a high standard of individualised care.
• Up to date clinical skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and some experience of managing a small team.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equality & Diversity

All Fortius employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.

Health & Safety
All Fortius employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable Fortius to meet its own legal duties.

Infection Control
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Fortius Infection Prevention and Control policies.

Quality Governance
All Fortius employees must adhere to Fortius policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability.

Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.

Values

All Fortius staff are expected to display and aspire to the Fortius Values.

Making it Happen
Be proactive in keeping the service under review, making recommendations and implementing changes to continuously improve the patient journey

Stronger
Work in partnership with the multi–disciplinary team to challenge and influence clinical and managerial decision making

Personalised Service
Deliver a patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients admitted to the ward, provide patients with information regarding their care and treatment