Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Geriatrics & Frailty Division at BHRUT Hospitals for a Band 6 Nurse to join our existing highly motivated team on Holly ward. This ward is based at our King George Hospital Site however there will be an opportunity to rotate in the division if you desire.
Geriatrics & Frailty Division is currently going through a process of change to ensure we meet the on-going needs of the older adult and to provide an excellent standard of care every time. This is an ideal opportunity for you to bring your experience and vision to help us to deliver these changes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care in partnership with patients and their relatives putting the patients at the centre of our PRIDE values.
You will have a special interest in Medicines Management, End of life Care, and Dementia and will be willing to undertake lead nurse responsibility for this area of nursing and maintaining high standard of care.
You will have a good understanding of safe medicines management, BHRUT's improvement plans in relation to medicines management, dementia strategy and CQC standards to ensure safe delivery of care. You will be responsible for ensuring that the ward is up to date with national and local initiatives to identify & prevent poor medicines management, dementia Strategy standard.
Main duties of the job
- To provide support to the Senior Sister in effectively leading and managing the ward
- Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse taking the responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff.
- To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and act as a role model to junior staff and undertaking performance management
- To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and the whole ward for the duration of the shift.
- To provide holistic nursing care to clients within the ward, utilising all resources to provide excellence in practice.
- To develop personally & professionally as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team and undertake appraisal annually.
- To provide teaching and mentorship to junior colleagues.
- To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment.
- Report any potential / actual problems to line manager and/or Matron when appropriate.
- Act as a link nurse when required.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on tosin.aragbaiye@nhs.net. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on tosin.aragbaiye@nhs.net. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree level nursing qualification
- Mentorship programme (ENTO or teaching and assessing or in-house equivalent)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification or evidence of equivalent experience in relevant specialist area
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within and lead a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate research-based practice.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in Elderly care
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree level nursing qualification
- Mentorship programme (ENTO or teaching and assessing or in-house equivalent)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification or evidence of equivalent experience in relevant specialist area
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within and lead a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate research-based practice.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in Elderly care
Desirable
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
