Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 staff nurse to join our team on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) and Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU).
AAU is a busy 29 bedded unit, we have 13 monitored beds and see a wide range of complex acute conditions on the unit that include caring for level 2 patients (NIV and Tracheostomy). OPAU is a 20 bedded acute fraility assessment unit. The unit caters for patients aged 65 and above with acute conditions.
As part of your role as a staff nurse, you will be expected to work and rotate between both areas. You will be working closely with our fellow staff nurses, junior sisters and be supported by our practice development nurses (PDN).
AAU and OPAU have their own dedicated practice development nurses who support staff in their development and work closely with new starters. Training will be given and there is an opportunity for staff to develop professionally to their full potential.
The band 5 nurse will be expected to provide direct patient care to enhance the well-being and promote the health of patients in AAU and OPAU. The nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate priorities of care.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital which is located in Leytonstone, East London, a vibrant area known for its rich diversity and culture. Situated just a 15-minute tube journey from Central London and the West End, it offers easy access to some of the best attractions and amenities London has to offer. The area also boasts Westfield shopping centre and the iconic Olympic Village, as well as the natural beauty of Epping Forest nearby, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. We have a wide range of benefits available to staff including the on-site Tomswood Health and Wellbeing Centre which offers a variety of fitness classes, including Zumba and Pilates, promoting physical and mental health.
If you're passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care and want to make a difference in a hospital undergoing significant change, we'd love to hear from you.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- UK NMC registration
Desirable
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Acute post qualification experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills, including technology
- Can show a non -judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
Communications
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
- Experience of Equal Opportunity polices and procedures
- Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- UK NMC registration
Desirable
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Acute post qualification experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills, including technology
- Can show a non -judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
Communications
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
- Experience of Equal Opportunity polices and procedures
- Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity
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).
