Senior Staff Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Junior Sister who wants to join our dynamic and diverse team within Douglas ward at St Mary's Hospital.

The successful candidates must have good decision-making skills, enhance clinical experience with good managerial skills in managing and lead a busy Hepatology ward and acute medicine side rooms in delivering patient centered care within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team. If you are looking for a career in Hepatology and you are enthusiastic with the ability to lead and work in a fast-paced clinical environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.

We are committed to developing and supporting a modern career framework for our nurses on Douglas ward and you will be supported every step of your career pathway. Nurses are also exposed to managing patients with higher acuity within the unit and as such we work closely with the Critical Care Outreach team, Hepatology team and the Medical High Dependency Unit. The environment provides an exciting opportunity to develop your skills

Our focus is on developing the nursing leaders of the future. We offer strong support networks for mentorship and professional development to ensure you get the very best from your career with us. It's a chance to develop your skills as part of a highly capable team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.
• Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care.
• Plan organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, students and junior staff, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
• As delegated provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high-quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality

Skills/Knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching
• Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Awareness of current developments in nursing
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of speciality

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality

Skills/Knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching
• Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Awareness of current developments in nursing
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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