Staff Nurse - Neurology Patients Investigation Unit

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on the Neurology Patients Investigation Unit-11D ward , fix term contract for 12 months - Maternity cover. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of using computers. This job will offer the applicant the opportunity to explore areas of clinical research as well as performing clinical duties in a supportive environment with scope to grow both professionally and clinically. You could be a part of new emerging treatments for neurology as well as being a pivotal role in pioneering new and stimulating services for all neurology patients. This post will involve delivering an expert nursing infusion service to patients receiving a variety of infusions for their neurological conditions as well as being an integral member of the research team. You will work in a tight knit, fast paced, enthusiastic, friendly expert nurse led service, on a specialist unit, based at The Royal London Hospital in the East End of London. We welcome informal visits.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as required and maintain own personal development with support.

To provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies.

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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values 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.

Date posted

14 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6395396RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Specialist course (or experience) in Neurology care

Experience

Desirable

Neuroscience experience
Experience working in day unit setting.
Cannulation and venepuncture experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and care standards for Clinical drug infusion
Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests.

Desirable

Current knowledge of neurological conditions and research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Specialist course (or experience) in Neurology care

Experience

Desirable

Neuroscience experience
Experience working in day unit setting.
Cannulation and venepuncture experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and care standards for Clinical drug infusion
Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests.

Desirable

Current knowledge of neurological conditions and research

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).