Job summary
We are currently looking for dynamic and motivated experienced Band 5 Nurses to join our friendly and dedicated team of nurses on Upton Park our acute inpatient respiratory ward
The Division of Medicine hosts 8 inpatient wards and has currently entered an exciting era.
Upton Park is our brand new 26 Bedded Respiratory Unit and provides specialist respiratory care which includes acute Level 2 respiratory support (NIV,CPAP, HiFlow Oxygen) and management of acute tracheostomies.Our aim is to always provide compassionate, safe patient focused care.
The division is supported by a dedicated Band 7 Team, PDN team, 2 Matrons and 3 Senior Nurses.
You will be supported in your professional development by our dedicated team of PDN's. There are opportunities to develop specialist skills with both on the job training and external courses.As well as your professional development we also have a newly created Well-being space, outside areas including designated garden areas as well as fitness classes including a running group
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.
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.
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
For further information or to arrange an informal visits please contact:-
Fiona Sarpong
Ward Manager
fiona.sarpong@nhs.net
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/shapeyourstory-nuh
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
For further information or to arrange an informal visits please contact:-
Fiona Sarpong
Ward Manager
fiona.sarpong@nhs.net
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/shapeyourstory-nuh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or working towards it
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentorship Course
- Specialist courses relevant for clinical area e.g. respiratory course
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years Post registration experience in an Acute Setting
Desirable
- Experience of working on a respiratory ward
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Research and it's application in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS policies for nursing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Resource management
- Standard Setting and quality assurance
Skills
Essential
- Provide high quality evidenced based nursing care
- Demonstrates the ability to identify own learning needs
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload effectively
- Ability to identify the deteriorating patient
- Able to work within set time frames working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to give medications according to the Trusts medicines management policy
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Desirable
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Provide additional enhanced skills appropriate for clinical area
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and oral manner
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he meets with dignity and respect
- Ability to recognize own limits and work within limits of competence
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements- shift patterns include internal rotation between day and night shifts
Desirable
- Experience of equal opportunity policies and procedures
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or working towards it
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentorship Course
- Specialist courses relevant for clinical area e.g. respiratory course
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years Post registration experience in an Acute Setting
Desirable
- Experience of working on a respiratory ward
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Research and it's application in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS policies for nursing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Resource management
- Standard Setting and quality assurance
Skills
Essential
- Provide high quality evidenced based nursing care
- Demonstrates the ability to identify own learning needs
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload effectively
- Ability to identify the deteriorating patient
- Able to work within set time frames working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to give medications according to the Trusts medicines management policy
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Desirable
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Provide additional enhanced skills appropriate for clinical area
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and oral manner
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he meets with dignity and respect
- Ability to recognize own limits and work within limits of competence
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements- shift patterns include internal rotation between day and night shifts
Desirable
- Experience of equal opportunity policies and procedures
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services
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).
