Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
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Job summary
King's College Hospital is a large teaching hospital at the forefront of academic and nursing excellence. The Emergency Department (ED) is one of the busiest in London and sees approximately 135,000 patients per year including nearly 30,000 children and young people. As a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) for South East London and Kent, the ED receives patients from two ambulance services and two different air ambulance providers. It is one of few centres in London to have its' own designated helipad, which is open 24 hours to receive trauma patients. It is also a regional centre for Hyper Acute Stroke, an Institute of Liver studies and primary angioplasty. Our Emergency Department now has a 10 bedded resuscitation area with a nursing ratio of 2:1. We provide care to patients from a diverse inner-city population and believe that the diversity of the local population that is reflected in our staff and recruitment strategy.
We are currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic nurses for the band 5 staff nurse role. We are looking for motivated, innovative nurses with clinical knowledge & skills, excellent communication skills who are able to demonstrate suitability and experience for the position. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care. To be considered for this role, you will be a registered nurse with acute post registration experience; see person specification for details.
Main duties of the job
- To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to relatives.
- To work with support, within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients from admission to discharge.
- To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.
- To maintain own personal development with support.
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
31 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum, inc High Cost Area
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-DH-7392
Job locations
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
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