Job summary
Dorcas Ward is a 28 bedded thoracic surgical ward specialising in patients with respiratory conditions and Lung cancer.
Dorcas Ward provides the highest quality of nursing care to both male and female patients, on emergency and planned admission pathways.
We carryout major lung surgery, requiring cardiac monitoring, intense nursing respiratory skills and high flow oxygen therapy. Our patients often have high acuity levels , this has lead to the development of our new high care area which started in June.
Closing date: 22/08/2023
Interview date: 31/08/2023
Main duties of the job
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a keen interest in thoracic surgery? Are you committed to delivery of high quality patient-centred care? Dorcas ward at Guys Hospital may be the right job for you.Dorcas ward is a busy 28-bedded thoracic surgery ward in St Thomas' caring for patients following a wide variety of thoracic surgical procedures.
We are a friendly and supportive team who are resourceful and strive to always deliver a high standard of patient care. We are proud of the excellent feedback we have from our patients. The department benefits from experienced staff and has strong ties to other areas within the directorate. You will have opportunities to enhance existing skills in shift co-ordination, mentoring junior staff and colleagues, and to help develop protocols in this dynamic specialty, whilst learning managerial duties for the next step in your career.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments andadvise on nursing priorities.
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health.
Please see attached Job Description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments andadvise on nursing priorities.
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health.
Please see attached Job Description for more details
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence (appropriate area of speciality)
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence (appropriate area of speciality)
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area 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.
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).
