Job summary
The post holder will work closely with the Private Outpatient Sister and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the team.
The post holder is to take charge of the clinic as required and is expected to competently 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 and in keeping with.
o The NMC Code of Conduct and validation requirement
o Vision and Values of the Private Patient Directorate
o Compassion in Practice (DOH 2012)
o Royal Brompton & Harefield/GSTT hospitals Policies and Protocols
The post holder is expected to work as an effective and responsible senior nurse, supporting others in a flexible and approachable manner and to contribute to the development of the facility.
The post holder will ensure compliance with clinical governance and will take part in any inspection requested by statutory bodies such as Health and Safety or CQC if required.
The post holder will act as one of the Health and Safety officer and Fire Marshall for the clinical areas whilst on duty.
Main duties of the job
o Developing the patient pathway to ensure that the patient is prepared physically and psychologically to undergo necessary procedures.
o Leading by example to ensure that the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times.
o To manage the total nursing care of patients within the department competently and be responsible for professional actions.
o Provide the full range of nursing services, including cannulation & phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure measurement, glucose monitor, urinalysis checks, wound care and any other procedures relevant to gynaecology conditions.
o Ensure that treatment and consulting rooms are tidy and prepared including preparation of equipment clinical notes and supplies as required.
o Ensuring the patient records are completed in a timely and accurate way and that nursing documentation is maintained accurately including electronic records.
o Effectively liaise with the extended multidisciplinary team whenever a patient requires intervention in the various departments to promote a smooth patient journey.
o To use evidence-based practice, quality assurance and clinical audit in all aspects of nursing care.
o Identify and report, clinical risks any accidents/incidents, near misses involving staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
About us
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.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
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
Assist your Line Manager in investigating any complaints in conjunction with the Head of Nursing and Outpatient Clinical Services.
Address verbal complaints immediately with the aim of resolving at local level.
To have a working knowledge of Clinical Governance within the clinic and participate in conducting nursing audits to achieve the agreed standards.
Working within flexible rosters, designed to achieve the most effective use of staff to meet the needs of our patients.
Assist your Line Manager in ensuring the department is efficiently and effectively managed at all times and deputise in her/his absence when necessary.
Know how and when to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Be trained and able to assist in emergency patient care, including resuscitation.
Support your line manager and participate in the development of the nursing services, ensuring that staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Manage and support the development of the Health Care Assistants team, including the conduct of Appraisals
Deputise for the Private outpatient Sister in their absence, where applicable.
To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Attend daily multidisciplinary team briefing while on shift
To promote and abide by the 6 Cs of nursing (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment).
To promote and abide by the private patient gold standard of customer care and measure outcomes.
Attend the department's monthly nursing team meeting to facilitate improved communication and contribute positively to the discussion and action plans that arise.
Attend other multidisciplinary meeting, committee or forum if required.
Ensure consultants and their secretaries who use the private patients service receive helpful responses to their requests for information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist your Line Manager in investigating any complaints in conjunction with the Head of Nursing and Outpatient Clinical Services.
Address verbal complaints immediately with the aim of resolving at local level.
To have a working knowledge of Clinical Governance within the clinic and participate in conducting nursing audits to achieve the agreed standards.
Working within flexible rosters, designed to achieve the most effective use of staff to meet the needs of our patients.
Assist your Line Manager in ensuring the department is efficiently and effectively managed at all times and deputise in her/his absence when necessary.
Know how and when to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Be trained and able to assist in emergency patient care, including resuscitation.
Support your line manager and participate in the development of the nursing services, ensuring that staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Manage and support the development of the Health Care Assistants team, including the conduct of Appraisals
Deputise for the Private outpatient Sister in their absence, where applicable.
To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Attend daily multidisciplinary team briefing while on shift
To promote and abide by the 6 Cs of nursing (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment).
To promote and abide by the private patient gold standard of customer care and measure outcomes.
Attend the department's monthly nursing team meeting to facilitate improved communication and contribute positively to the discussion and action plans that arise.
Attend other multidisciplinary meeting, committee or forum if required.
Ensure consultants and their secretaries who use the private patients service receive helpful responses to their requests for information.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse with Valid NMC registration.
- oTrack record of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- oMentorship qualification/ Preceptorship training
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oSignificant post-registration experience
- oExperience within the Gynaecology specialties.
- oExperience in acute/clinical setting
Desirable
- oKnowledge of working in outpatient or general practice setting
- oPrivate sector
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- oProven record of appropriate clinical skills and competency as per job description.
- oCannulation, phlebotomy, ECG
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- oAble to manage demanding situations
Desirable
- oExperience with EPIC system
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse with Valid NMC registration.
- oTrack record of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- oMentorship qualification/ Preceptorship training
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oSignificant post-registration experience
- oExperience within the Gynaecology specialties.
- oExperience in acute/clinical setting
Desirable
- oKnowledge of working in outpatient or general practice setting
- oPrivate sector
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- oProven record of appropriate clinical skills and competency as per job description.
- oCannulation, phlebotomy, ECG
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- oAble to manage demanding situations
Desirable
- oExperience with EPIC system
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).
