Job summary
Ward 4C at the Barts Thorax Centre
(4th Floor at the Barts Heart Centre)
We are looking for a band 5 staff nurse OR (newly qualified working towards PIN) to join our team, we are based at Barts Heart Centre in the historical part of London. Ward 4c is a busy 26 bedded Thoracic (Lung) and Breast surgical ward. We care mainly for oncology and trauma patient's pre and post operatively. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, professional, enthusiastic and be flexible in this post. You will be accountable to the Ward manager and work closely with nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to provide direct patient care and enhance the well-being of patients by developing specific clinical competencies and enhancing knowledge through a lifelong learning approach
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in cardiothoracic setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues.
- Ability to identify deteriorating Patients.
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
- Can prove basic computer knowledge in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/information safely and correctly.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
- Ability to prioritise clinical work Effectively
Desirable
- Ability to manage own workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in cardiothoracic setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues.
- Ability to identify deteriorating Patients.
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
- Can prove basic computer knowledge in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/information safely and correctly.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
- Ability to prioritise clinical work Effectively
Desirable
- Ability to manage own workload.
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).
