Job summary
The older persons assessment unit (OPAU) outpatient department, has a full time Band 5 post for a registered nurse. If you have been qualified for 18- 24 months onwards, this is an exciting opportunity for you to work in an ambulatory specialist area for patients 65 and above with complex health issues giving clients a holistic approach in their assessments, care and management. The unit is open from 08:30 AM till 18:00 PM and you will be expected to cover a variety of shift patterns in the week depending on service requirements.
Closing Date: 10 September 2023
Interview Date: 20 Sept 2023 (subject to change)
Main duties of the job
The frontline of the OPAU service is the nursing team.
As part of the nursing team, you will be expected to deliver a structured, systematic approach to triaging referrals, assessments and treatments. You will be given an opportunity in coordinating the different clinics in the role of a nurse in charge (NIC) with senior support on a daily basis supporting clinics like; the TILT, mindfulness, falls, falls and bone health, bladder and bowel, trial without catheter (TWOC), Heart Failure, Memory, Dietetics, comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA), movement disorder, preoperative medicine for older people undergoing surgery (POPS), geriatric oncology and liaison development (GOLD) . Your communication skills will be vital in your role as you will be liaising with the MDT, Patients and other service users.
The unit is a hub for learning and you will play a key role for learners as well as to observers and your teaching skills will evolve. Furthermore, you will have opportunities in assisting our GP's via our telephone advice (TALK) service. Your skills in venipuncture and cannulation will be desirable as well as your ability to access and navigate IT systems relevant to the role.
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.
With Guy's and St Thomas Hospital, you will have great opportunities to work alongside dynamic, specialist, renowned-innovative clinicians, allied health professionals and research nurses giving you a chance to consolidate your knowledge, skills and experience in providing a safe, patient centered care of thinking. The team practices the Trust Values with pride on a daily basis, making our patients the core of our care. Furthermore, 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 centers, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your clinical skills like venepuncture and cannulation will be much desirable alongside your ability to administer prescribed medications via IV therapy, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications.
As an experienced staff nurse, your communication skills will be vital in your role as you coordinate, assess and facilitate patient appointment. You will be expected to complete nursing assessments safely and independently in a limited frame.
You are expected to escalate, report and work closely /alongside ward sister or ward manager.
Your skills and literacy in IT will be much required as we are transitioning to paperless way of working.
Good attendance record and flexibility to extend your working hours is needed when the service requires.
Please see attached Job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your clinical skills like venepuncture and cannulation will be much desirable alongside your ability to administer prescribed medications via IV therapy, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications.
As an experienced staff nurse, your communication skills will be vital in your role as you coordinate, assess and facilitate patient appointment. You will be expected to complete nursing assessments safely and independently in a limited frame.
You are expected to escalate, report and work closely /alongside ward sister or ward manager.
Your skills and literacy in IT will be much required as we are transitioning to paperless way of working.
Good attendance record and flexibility to extend your working hours is needed when the service requires.
Please see attached Job description for full details
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence of continuing professional develoment
Desirable
- Mentorship/SSSAP
- Relevant qualifications required or course to area
- Link Nurse role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to administer prescribed medications including blood and blood products
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer and IT skills or use a variety of computer systems or programs.
Desirable
- Venipuncture and Cannulation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in coordinating shifts
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Values & Behaviour
Essential
Desirable
- Flexibility, time adjustment due to service requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence of continuing professional develoment
Desirable
- Mentorship/SSSAP
- Relevant qualifications required or course to area
- Link Nurse role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to administer prescribed medications including blood and blood products
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer and IT skills or use a variety of computer systems or programs.
Desirable
- Venipuncture and Cannulation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in coordinating shifts
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Values & Behaviour
Essential
Desirable
- Flexibility, time adjustment due to service requirements.
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).
