King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Neuroscience (Murray Falconer Ward)

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Job summary

Band 6 Junior Sister (with a strong interest in admission and discharge processes)

Murray Falconer Ward is a 31 bedded neurosurgical elective ward caring for patients with a wide variety of neurosurgical conditions. The unit is an integral part of the GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) national neurosurgical programme.

We are aiming to improve patient experience by ensuring high quality discharge processes are in place and patients are involved at all stages of their own individualised discharge plan.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated, professional, enthusiastic, dedicated and forward thinking individual to help bridge the gap between the Neurosurgical Admissions Lounge and Murray Falconer Ward. The successful candidate needs to have a strong interest in discharge processes and be prepared to lead change management projects to:

reduce the length of stay

increase 'on the day' admissions thus reducing unnecessary night before admissions

develop protocols to enable all patient discharges by 11 am

consider development of a mini discharge lounge on the ward

You will be expected to rotate through, and be a part of, the bigger nursing team within Murray Falconer gaining experience of all levels of nursing care including the Neurosurgical Admissions Lounge. You will roll out your project so all members of the nursing team thus enabling all the nursing team to work in this discharge role on a daily basis.

Please apply if you:

have a strong interest in the admission and discharge processes in the Neurosurgical Admissions Lounge and Murray Falconer

have completed (or wish to undertake) the SSSA module

are a team player

able to problem solve to overcome obstacles preventing a streamlined admission and discharge pathway

are a positive contributor to change

have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-7319

Job locations

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and theirrelatives within the King's College Hospital. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or asdelegated 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 asnecessary. To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is putat Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognizes their responsibility to deliverservices in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintainpatient confidentiality at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and theirrelatives within the King's College Hospital. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or asdelegated 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 asnecessary. To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is putat Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognizes their responsibility to deliverservices in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintainpatient confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level Registered general Nurse
  • Further relevant professional studies
  • Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area

Desirable

  • Years of experience
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level Registered general Nurse
  • Further relevant professional studies
  • Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area

Desirable

  • Years of 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Anna Lempiki

annalempiki@nhs.net

02032998354

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-7319

Job locations

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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