Job summary
York Ward is part of the cardiology department at the Royal Brompton Hospital. York Ward is a 28 bedded dedicated cardiology ward, which predominantly treats patients admitted for day case procedures. The ward also treats patients with dysrhythmias, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. York ward has vacancies for enthusiastic and dynamic nurses who would like the opportunity to specialise in cardiac nursing.
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Main duties of the job
Staff will ideally have 6 months post registration experience, working in an acute hospital environment., Excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.
Successful candidates will enjoy full training and support from our experienced staff, all you need is a desire to learn, enthusiasm and a commitment to provide excellent care for our patients.
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.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Put patients first - consider the patients needs and wishes in all that they do.
Take pride in what they do strive for the highest standards in their own work and challenge colleagues to do the same.
Strive to be the best in terms of patient care & teamwork.
Act with integrity - maintain the privacy & dignity of patients, work with integrity and be trustworthy, be accountable for their own work.
Respect others patients, visitors, and colleagues. Actively give and receive feedback and use this positively to continuously.
The post holder will work closely with the Ward Manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the ward team.
To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and healthcare support workers in the clinical area.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all junior staff, with the support of their senior colleagues.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to level of experience for any area specified.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Put patients first - consider the patients needs and wishes in all that they do.
Take pride in what they do strive for the highest standards in their own work and challenge colleagues to do the same.
Strive to be the best in terms of patient care & teamwork.
Act with integrity - maintain the privacy & dignity of patients, work with integrity and be trustworthy, be accountable for their own work.
Respect others patients, visitors, and colleagues. Actively give and receive feedback and use this positively to continuously.
The post holder will work closely with the Ward Manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the ward team.
To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and healthcare support workers in the clinical area.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all junior staff, with the support of their senior colleagues.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to level of experience for any area specified.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Working towards or has attained an MSc in nursing.
Desirable
- Experience of EPIC Patient record system
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise workload.
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate.
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g., handling complaints, clinical risk management.
- Awareness of quality & safety standards and ward audit requirements.
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
- Proficient in venipuncture & cannulation
personal qualities
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible & professional approach.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
- Kind & calm manner
- Adaptable to change.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in venipuncture & cannulation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Working towards or has attained an MSc in nursing.
Desirable
- Experience of EPIC Patient record system
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise workload.
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate.
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g., handling complaints, clinical risk management.
- Awareness of quality & safety standards and ward audit requirements.
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
- Proficient in venipuncture & cannulation
personal qualities
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible & professional approach.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
- Kind & calm manner
- Adaptable to change.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in venipuncture & cannulation
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).
