Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Geriatric Division care of the elderly Unit at King George site at BHRUT Hospitals. We are looking to recruit a registered nurse as a clinical Band 7 to join our existing highly motivated team on at the Frailty unit on the KGH Site which is an acute ED setting for frail older patients with frailty score of 6 and above.
Care of the Elderly is currently going through a process of change to ensure we meet the on-going needs of our elderly patients and to provide an excellent standard of care every time and every day. This is an ideal opportunity for you to bring your experiences and visions to help us to deliver these changes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with post experience working as a band 6 or equivalent with experience in elderly care and a passion for delivering high quality care, training to our staff in partnership with patients and their relatives, putting the patients at the centre of our PRIDE values and promoting good patient experience. The nurse will be working in a busy Frailty ED which operates 24/7 and can work well under pressure. The nurse will be expected to and work alongside the geriatrician/SPR accepting referral from LAS, CTT and GP. The nurse should be able to identify patients that are suitable for ED Acute Frailty Mobile Rafting Team who can be transferred to Beech Frailty Unit at any stage of their admission.
Main duties of the job
Take charge of flow of the frailty unit or take accountability for a group of patients on shift by shift basis.
The ED nurse in charge will hand over to the nursing staff on the Beech Frailty Unit. Patients will be assessed by the medical team who will document and execute the management plan.
The nurse will have to demonstrate good and sound leadership skills to provide professional leadership, support, and advice to the nursing workforce within the Frailty unit and drive developments in nursing practice, to improve patient care and experience. The role will facilitate education, and training for registered and non-registered nursing staff, as well as act as a role model, to provide educational and training support in the clinical area for all aspects of nursing and has a professional attitude.
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 forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed 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, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5936. 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, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered adult Nurse
- oDegree in related field (or equivalent experience)
- oMentorship programme
Desirable
- oManagement qualification
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience - including experience working at Band 6 (or equivalent)
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in elderly care including recent experience at Band 6 or above
- Evidence of being in charge of a ward on a regular basis
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered adult Nurse
- oDegree in related field (or equivalent experience)
- oMentorship programme
Desirable
- oManagement qualification
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience - including experience working at Band 6 (or equivalent)
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience in elderly care including recent experience at Band 6 or above
- Evidence of being in charge of a ward on a regular basis
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
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).
