Job summary
We are looking for an experienced nurse for a permanent job on Ward 13D. The ward provides acute inpatient services to the trust.
13D ward specialises in looking after patients with Diabetes and Haematology including Sickle Cell patients and General Medicine. An experience in this area of nursing is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will be involved in service delivery, audits, the support and development of the nursing team to provide safe, high quality patient focused care. The band 6 has day to day responsibilities to ensure patients safety on the ward along with discharge planning and working with all members of the MDT. They will also be asked to be a team leader for a small group of staff including regular one to ones, Appraisals, Managing Sickness and development planning and a key leader within the ward. Leadership and managerial skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
We offer a wide range of development opportunities including a Band 6 development Programme and the opportunity for post graduate study and attendance on both internal/external courses.
If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the delivery of consistently high standards of care to meet the service needs of the patients and the Trust objectives. The post holder will be a role model of the Barts Health values and key behaviours to all members of the team and the wider MDT. As a senior member of the Ward team, the band 6 will be a competent confident practitioner who can care for, and manage the deteriorating and acutely ill patient, escalating concerns to the appropriate medical and outreach teams. The post holder must have competent management and facilitation skills in order to coordinate and supervise the activity of ward staff, promote multi-disciplinary working and foster a supportive, learning environment. In the absence of the Ward Manager the post holder will assume responsibility for the effective operation of the ward, including audit and budgetary roles, that the ward environment is maintained in a clean safe way, and all staff follow the Trusts infection control policy, dress code and all other Trust policies and protocols. As a Registered Nurse the post holder is expected to consistently act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
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.
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
- Registered Nurse
- Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and Diabetes and Haematology
Desirable
- Specialist course (or experience) in Diabetes and Haematology
- Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
- Bsc or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including a minimum of 1 year recent experience within the specialities
Skills
Essential
- Intravenous accreditation
- Moving and Handling
- Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Demonstrate skills in ward management
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed by Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and Diabetes and Haematology
Desirable
- Specialist course (or experience) in Diabetes and Haematology
- Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
- Bsc or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including a minimum of 1 year recent experience within the specialities
Skills
Essential
- Intravenous accreditation
- Moving and Handling
- Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Demonstrate skills in ward management
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed by Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
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).
