Job summary
As a registered nurse on Victoria and Albert ward, you will be caring for cardiovascular patients and work with the MDT to provide our patients with high quality care. We have an enthusiastic group with a great team spirit that shares a common goal.
You will be responsible for providing person centred nursing care that focuses on offering our patients a good experience whilst with us.
We are supported by an energetic PDN team that support staff with continuous career development. We have a robust education plan and offer different courses to our staff.
Victoria and Albert ward works closely with Victoria and Albert HDU and the Cardiac Recovery Unit.
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 with support, within a multi-disciplinary 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 own personal development with support.
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 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
Have you always wanted a career in cardiothoracic nursing? Our cardiothoracic unit, Victoria & Albert could be the place for you. Victoria & Albert is unique in its provision of care. The ward cares for a variety of patients with complex needs pre and post cardiothoracic surgery as well as providing care for cardiology patients.
Kings College Hospital provides tertiary cardiac care and receives cardio-thoracic patients from across the South East, as part of Kings Health Partners we work closely with partner organisations and work together to form the cardiovascular network transforming cardiovascular services across the region.
We are committed to staff development and education with all staff having access to a wide range of educational and development resources. The practice education team support staff in the clinical area and each new staff member will have an individualised training and development plan, further academic study opportunities are available to staff at Kings with our partner higher education institutions.
Work would be shift based with a mix of days and nights (including weekends). Our shift times are 07:30 to 20:00 for a day shift and 19:30 to 08:00 on night shifts.
What can we offer?
- The area is supported by a team of Practice Development Nurses, who offer 1:1 clinical supervision, teaching and study opportunities.
- We offer in house & accredited courses to further your knowledge and skills within this speciality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have you always wanted a career in cardiothoracic nursing? Our cardiothoracic unit, Victoria & Albert could be the place for you. Victoria & Albert is unique in its provision of care. The ward cares for a variety of patients with complex needs pre and post cardiothoracic surgery as well as providing care for cardiology patients.
Kings College Hospital provides tertiary cardiac care and receives cardio-thoracic patients from across the South East, as part of Kings Health Partners we work closely with partner organisations and work together to form the cardiovascular network transforming cardiovascular services across the region.
We are committed to staff development and education with all staff having access to a wide range of educational and development resources. The practice education team support staff in the clinical area and each new staff member will have an individualised training and development plan, further academic study opportunities are available to staff at Kings with our partner higher education institutions.
Work would be shift based with a mix of days and nights (including weekends). Our shift times are 07:30 to 20:00 for a day shift and 19:30 to 08:00 on night shifts.
What can we offer?
- The area is supported by a team of Practice Development Nurses, who offer 1:1 clinical supervision, teaching and study opportunities.
- We offer in house & accredited courses to further your knowledge and skills within this speciality.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
- Post registration Cardiac or Critical Care course
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing acutely ill patients
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
- Post registration Cardiac or Critical Care course
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing acutely ill patients
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).
