Job summary
Cotton ward is a fast-paced, 26-bedded ward specializing in complex Vascular, Cardiology, and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 5 staff nurse.. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse who consistently exhibits professionalism, integrity, determination, and dedication to the patients and staff on Cotton Ward.
You must have the ability to promote patient-centered care and establish good relationships with patients and carers, as well as communicate effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.
We are supported by our PDN team, who assist staff with continuous career development. We have a robust education plan and offer various courses to our staff, which helps us deliver excellent evidence-based practice to all our patients.
Main duties of the job
We need the successful candidate to be able to:
- Be a safe and effective practitioner, able to provide high-quality nursing care to patients and support to relatives.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients from admission to discharge.
- Supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.
- Maintain their own personal development with support.
Particular emphasis is placed at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognize their responsibility to deliver services in a high-quality, courteous, and patient-focused manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is 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
Delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-focused clinical care through:
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Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
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Ensuring good standards of care for patients are maintained at all times.
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Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
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Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.
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Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
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Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
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Maintaining contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
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Seeking advice from more senior or experienced members of staff where appropriate.
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:
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Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met.
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Exercising leadership and taking initiative where appropriate.
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Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
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Liaising with the discharge coordinator and bed manager to ensure effective admission and discharge of patients.
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Keeping the ward/unit sister or charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-focused clinical care through:
-
Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
-
Ensuring good standards of care for patients are maintained at all times.
-
Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
-
Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.
-
Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
-
Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
-
Maintaining contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
-
Seeking advice from more senior or experienced members of staff where appropriate.
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:
-
Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met.
-
Exercising leadership and taking initiative where appropriate.
-
Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
-
Liaising with the discharge coordinator and bed manager to ensure effective admission and discharge of patients.
-
Keeping the ward/unit sister or charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues
Desirable
- Clinical expertise relevant to the area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
Desirable
- Ability to lead a team to achieve results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues
Desirable
- Clinical expertise relevant to the area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
Desirable
- Ability to lead a team to achieve results
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).
