Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse to Join our well-established team on Medical Ward 6, which is a 20 bedded Gastroenterology Ward at Princess Royal University Hospital.
Previous experience in caring for patients with gastroenterology conditions is essential for this post, as is demonstrable experience and knowledge of caring for the acutely ill and deteriorating adult.
Do you have experience of working within an acute ward setting, excellent communication and a patient focused, caring attitude?
Are you an enthusiastic individual, able to provide holistic care and ready to take managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager?
We are looking for someone with a passion for working as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team, developing and nurturing less experienced staff.
In return we can offer you a wide range of clinical, managerial and educational opportunities to enhance your development and career progression.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
- To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College
- To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department.
- To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement.
- To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as
To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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
General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
- At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:
Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work
Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed
Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
Clinical Practice
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all
- To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical
- To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as
- To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
- To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they
- To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development
- To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
- To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and
- To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such
- To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy
- To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
- At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:
Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work
Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed
Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
Clinical Practice
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all
- To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical
- To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as
- To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
- To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they
- To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development
- To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
- To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and
- To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such
- To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy
- To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Active UK NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
- Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself
- Ability to organise and manage day to day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Active UK NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
- Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself
- Ability to organise and manage day to day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
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).
