Job summary
Are you looking for a career in one of London's leading major trauma centres? If so, whether you are seeking an opportunity to develop your career within a progressive trauma units, or wanting to commence your nursing career in this specialist area, then please read on as King's College Hospital wants to invest in YOU!
We are currently seeking applications from registered nurses (more than 6 month qualification) with an interest in Trauma nursing to join our motivated, friendly and supportive teams. You must have the proven ability to care for patients within an acute setting as a registered nurse and demonstrate proficiency at the administration of both oral and IV medication. You will benefit from two 6 month clinical rotation within (Katherine monk, Cardiac HDU and Kinnier Wilson Wards) and a supportive educational programme during your time. At the end of this period, your contract with King's will continue and you will be offered the opportunity to work in any of these areas.
Main duties of the job
King's College Hospital is situated in South East London and provides comprehensive health care and emergency services for a diverse community. With over 1,400 beds and 11,000 staff across various sites, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (King's) is one of the largest and busiest hospital trusts in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement.
Application forms and full information are available from www.kch.nhs.uk/careers and www.jobs.nhs.uk . If you would like more information, please contact Christiana Udoh, Cardiovascular Lead Practice Development Nurse, christiana.udoh@nhs.net, 02032994404
Due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date if we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you wish to apply for this role, it is recommended that you apply promptly.
Important: interviews will be held in person
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
Clinical Practice:
- To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to patients
- To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
- To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients, using the nursing process.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient
- To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon
- To have regard for patients cultural and religious beliefs
- To respect each patients privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality
- To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members
- To rotate to other departments within the speciality as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process
- To be involved with nursing audit/essence of care/observations of care
- To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy; to assist in the investigation of such incidences
- To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation and NMC guidance
- Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers
- Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change
Education and Research
- To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the unit
- To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice
- To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/oversea nurse practitioners/HCAs
- To act as a preceptor/mentor to newly qualified staff
- To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising and by negotiating learning contracts To be motivated and proactive about own learning.
- To have an interest in surgical quality improvement research focusing on patient safety and high-quality surgical outcomes.
Personal professional development
- Ensure clinical and administrative policies and procedures are adhered to
- To take responsibility for own professional development and to develop agreed action plan with unit sister/clinic manager.
- To participate in own performance appraisal with an initial three monthly and then six monthly review with the ward sister/charge nurse
- Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
- Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change
General
- To maintain strict confidentiality of staff and patient records, in line with Trust Policy.
- To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained, in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- To observe the rules, policies and procedures in place at Kings College Hospital.
Infection Control
The post holder has an important responsibility for the contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Working Conditions
This job description is not an exhaustive statement of the scope of the job and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as commensurate with the grade.
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
In carrying out the duties of the post, the employee is required to work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Kings College Hospital, including the Health and Safety, confidentiality, data protection and equal opportunities. Kings College Hospital operates a no smoking policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to patients
- To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
- To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients, using the nursing process.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient
- To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon
- To have regard for patients cultural and religious beliefs
- To respect each patients privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality
- To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members
- To rotate to other departments within the speciality as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process
- To be involved with nursing audit/essence of care/observations of care
- To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy; to assist in the investigation of such incidences
- To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation and NMC guidance
- Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers
- Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change
Education and Research
- To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the unit
- To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice
- To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/oversea nurse practitioners/HCAs
- To act as a preceptor/mentor to newly qualified staff
- To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising and by negotiating learning contracts To be motivated and proactive about own learning.
- To have an interest in surgical quality improvement research focusing on patient safety and high-quality surgical outcomes.
Personal professional development
- Ensure clinical and administrative policies and procedures are adhered to
- To take responsibility for own professional development and to develop agreed action plan with unit sister/clinic manager.
- To participate in own performance appraisal with an initial three monthly and then six monthly review with the ward sister/charge nurse
- Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
- Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change
General
- To maintain strict confidentiality of staff and patient records, in line with Trust Policy.
- To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained, in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- To observe the rules, policies and procedures in place at Kings College Hospital.
Infection Control
The post holder has an important responsibility for the contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Working Conditions
This job description is not an exhaustive statement of the scope of the job and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as commensurate with the grade.
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
In carrying out the duties of the post, the employee is required to work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Kings College Hospital, including the Health and Safety, confidentiality, data protection and equal opportunities. Kings College Hospital operates a no smoking policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
- Post qualification experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
- Post qualification 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).
