Job summary
Acute Specialist Medicine Band 5.
General Medicine and Health and Ageing wards.
Are you interested in working with a team that is committed, loyal and dedicated? Would your patients say you make them feel safe and they know your name? Would your patients say you advocate for them and ensure they are involved in decisions about their care? Would those you work with describes you as a nurse who is supportive, treats their colleagues with kindness, respect and role models the high standards of care?
Would you like to work where Head of Nursing, Lead Nurse and Matrons have a strong visible presence and are committed to listening to their nurses and supporting their development?
The Acute specialist Medical department enjoys the reputation of being a leader in innovative care towards patients. Opportunities have arisen for nurses with a proven ability in providing excellent patient care to medical patients.
Within the wards we have dedicated specialist teams treating conditions such as Diabetes and Endocrinology, Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis Health and Ageing, Gastroenterology, Sexual Health and HIV and Cystic Fibrosis.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are:
- To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.
- To work effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance
- To maintain own and others' knowledge of clinical excellence.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Able to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude towards patients, relatives and other team members.
- Ability to prioritise your time and duties effectively.
- Able to communicate affectively and ready to speak and raise concerns.
- Show a commitment to supporting equality in the ward for patients and colleagues.
- Enjoy working in this demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Preferably 6 months experience in an acute ward setting.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and widermultidisciplinary team (MDT) through:
- Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs aremet.
- Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
- Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) onclinical and administrative issues.
- Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effectiveadmission/discharge of patients.
- Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changesand/or anticipated problems.
Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:
- Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being ofyourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
- Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings CollegeHospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory andprofessional obligations are adhered to at all times.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
- Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showingdue regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity,age and sexuality.
- Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and widermultidisciplinary team (MDT) through:
- Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs aremet.
- Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
- Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) onclinical and administrative issues.
- Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effectiveadmission/discharge of patients.
- Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changesand/or anticipated problems.
Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:
- Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being ofyourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
- Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings CollegeHospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory andprofessional obligations are adhered to at all times.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
- Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showingdue regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity,age and sexuality.
- Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- Acute experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Active NMC Registration
- Acute experience
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).
