Job summary
Senior Staff Nurse - George Perkins Ward
George Perkins is a 28 bedded trauma orthopedic ward which is one of London's busiest trauma admission wards. This is a fast paced clinical environment for patients with orthopedic emergency trauma cases. The patients would have orthopedic emergency with complex nursing and discharge needs.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to enhance our nursing team. We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual who is committed to looking after trauma orthopedics cases.
Closing Date: 17th September 2023
Interview Date: 25th September 2023
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to work in close collaboration with the ward manager, matron and practice development team. In addition, the post will require working with multidisciplinary team to establish and deliver patient specific pathways, adapting innovative models of care and practice.
For detailed job description, please see attached document
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to work in close collaboration with the ward manager, matron and practice development team. In addition, the post will require working with multidisciplinary team to establish and deliver patient specific pathways, adapting innovative models of care and practice.
For detailed job description, please see attached document
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
- Excellent communication skill
- An understanding of resource management
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
- Shift coordination
- supervising Junior staff
- Teaching , assessing junior staff and learners in a clinical setting
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
- Excellent communication skill
- An understanding of resource management
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
- Shift coordination
- supervising Junior staff
- Teaching , assessing junior staff and learners in a clinical setting
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
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).
