Job summary
Are you an experienced band 5 nurse who is ready to develop your leadership skills in a band 6 role on the Alexandra ward specialist older person unit. We have just launched our Band 6 Leadership Programme, designed to develop and prepare the band 7 Ward Sisters & Charge Nurses of the future. We will happily enrol you on this straightaway.
Are you already a band 6 Senior Staff Nurse who would like to challenge themselves to a different environment.
If you are new to medicine, you never know - you might fall in love with it. The work will challenge you but it is so rewarding and takes a special person to do it. Are you that person?
Closing date; 26th December 2023
Proposed Interview date; 5th January 2024
Main duties of the job
Guys and St Thomas' Older Persons Unit provides acute and rehabilitation services in each ward Alexandra, Anne and Henry Ward. Each 28-bedded ward underwent refurbishment to provide patients a dementia friendly environment in Central London. We take pride in setting good standard of care in elderly and ensuring our nursing workforce has the necessary skills to deliver the best care possible.
We are looking for senior staff nurses who will assist the ward manager in providing day to day support for the nursing team in providing strong leadership and reviewing the standards of the Unit. The team prides itself on a cohesive multidisciplinary approach to patient care committed to high clinical standards in a supportive environment. The post will suit a pro-active practitioner who wants to make a difference for patients who have complex needs and will be able to lead and motivate nursing staff in the provision of high quality patient focused care. and an awareness of independent escalation of process.
You will also be expected to support the educational programme on the unit. This is a post that will suit an ambitious committed individual who wants to make a difference in caring for older, frail and vulnerable people in our community. Older person's experience is desirable but not essential.
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
Career progression
We want all our staff to achieve their potential with us. Whether you are looking for a career in management, as a specialist nurse, in education or as a future head of nursing, our dedicated retention team and career coaches will talk to you about your options, career pathways and most importantly, what we can do you help you achieve your goals.
Work-life balance
We know that working shifts and juggling life can be hard and at GSTT we want to ensure that our staff are given support to help them achieve a healthy balance.
We have a flexible working policy that encourages staff to have conversations with their managers about their individual circumstances ensuring that all requests are given fair consideration.
Staff Wellbeing
When you join GSTT, you are joining a family. We are committed to looking after the physical, emotional and mental health of all of our staff and have a number of different schemes to promote staff well being.
From 24 hour free counselling, to reduced membership at our onsite gym and swimming pool, there is something for everyone
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached for further information about this role
Person specification
Skills Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
Experience Essential criteria
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
Knowledge Essential criteria
- Evidence of further education, training or development
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Sign Off Mentor Qualification
Values and Behaviour Essential criteria
Professional/ Statutory Registration Essential criteria
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached for further information about this role
Person specification
Skills Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
Experience Essential criteria
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
Knowledge Essential criteria
- Evidence of further education, training or development
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Sign Off Mentor Qualification
Values and Behaviour Essential criteria
Professional/ Statutory Registration Essential criteria
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration education up to degree level or equivilent experience
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
Desirable
- Leadership course or willingness to undertake
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others. Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners.
Desirable
- Expert skills relevant to the speciality
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
Values and behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration education up to degree level or equivilent experience
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
Desirable
- Leadership course or willingness to undertake
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others. Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners.
Desirable
- Expert skills relevant to the speciality
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
Values and behaviour
Essential
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).
