Job summary
Do you have an interest in making a difference in caring for general surgery and bariatric patients? Do you have great communication skills, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work well within a team? If the answer is yes, then come and join our supportive and friendly team on Gray ward. We are looking for band 6 senior staff nurses who appreciate the challenge and reward of working in a fast-paced environment in which we provide life-saving care.
We are seeking an experienced senior staff nurse, with a minimum of 2 years experience within an acute surgical setting. However, experienced nurses with relevant experience and an interest in the specialty are encouraged to apply. We will be keen to support you and your application will most definitely be considered. We are looking for nurses to help lead our vibrant team, contribute to a positive & supportive work environment, and live our values - Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering & maintaining high quality ward standards.
So, if you are hardworking, proactive & compassionate about patient care, and are keen to develop your leadership skills on the general surgery ward; we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Informal visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Our General surgery Department provides acute services to St Georges Hospitals and to an extensive tertiary network. Gray ward is a dynamic and high acuity, 32 bedded general surgery ward. Our primary focus is upper GI and colorectal specialties, whilst we also treat urology, T&O, ENT and gynaecology patients. You will be part of the team that looks after patients on arrival from A&E and throughout their surgical journey until they are discharged. We have a mixture of short & long stay patients including patients stepped down from ICU who have complex nursing needs. These include early detection of deteriorating patients, specialist drain and stoma care, complex pain and wound management among others! We are also a specialist bariatric centre and care for patients with complex nutritional needs including parenteral nutrition.
The successful candidate will regularly take on the 'Nurse in Charge' role as well as deputise for the ward manager in their absence. They are expected to coordinate both patients & staff daily & ensure high standards of care are maintained. They will be allocated their own team of staff to support and perform 1:1s and appraisals. They will be supported to perform roster management, quality audit and incident investigation among others. They must be flexible and on occasion assist in providing cover for other wards. You will be expected to be proactive in role modelling, supporting and encouraging junior staff as St Georges' is a teaching hospital.
About us
With nearly9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, they are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Their main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.As well as acute hospital services, they provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma. Other services treat patients from all over the country, such as family HIV care and bone marrow transplantation for non-cancer diseases. The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing and our staff recognition scheme. We encourage staff to make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, on-site nursery, St Georges arts club and choir among others.The role is for a full-time position, and you would be expected to work a variety of shifts including nights & weekends. However, we understand that everyone has a life outside the hospital! On Gray ward we strive for a flexible approach to rostering to ensure a good work-life balance for all our staffs wellbeing, including forward rotation of shifts, sufficient rest periods after nights and 5 shift requests a month in addition to your annual leave entitlement.Gray ward is the perfect department to upskill as you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop. Whether its leadership or specialist skills; your career goals are important to us. We want to support you to develop the career that's right for you. We have support networks for continued professional development coordinated by our ward manager & practice educator. You will have a comprehensive induction and orientation. There are further university accredited courses available too. We want to ensure you get the very best from your career with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing and our staff recognition scheme. We encourage staff to make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, on-site nursery, St Georges arts club and choir among others.The role is for a full-time position, and you would be expected to work a variety of shifts including nights & weekends. However, we understand that everyone has a life outside the hospital! On Gray ward we strive for a flexible approach to rostering to ensure a good work-life balance for all our staffs wellbeing, including forward rotation of shifts, sufficient rest periods after nights and 5 shift requests a month in addition to your annual leave entitlement.Gray ward is the perfect department to upskill as you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop. Whether its leadership or specialist skills; your career goals are important to us. We want to support you to develop the career that's right for you. We have support networks for continued professional development coordinated by our ward manager & practice educator. You will have a comprehensive induction and orientation. There are further university accredited courses available too. We want to ensure you get the very best from your career with us.
Person Specification
Qualfication & Training
Essential
- RN & Relevant Post registration qualification
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Advances studies leading to professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Module
Desirable
- UGI/Colorectal Course
- Acutely unwell adult Course
- Leadership Management Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at senior staff level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to patient needs
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
- High standard of verbal & written communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the specialty
- Motivated
Person Specification
Qualfication & Training
Essential
- RN & Relevant Post registration qualification
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Advances studies leading to professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Module
Desirable
- UGI/Colorectal Course
- Acutely unwell adult Course
- Leadership Management Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at senior staff level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to patient needs
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
- High standard of verbal & written communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the specialty
- Motivated
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
