Job summary
We currently have vacancies for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work in our Acute Medical Assessment Unit at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated individuals who will work well within our established nursing team.
Applicants should have hold specialist clinical knowledge relative to this acute setting that they can demonstrate at the interview.
The post holder will be expected to work with staff to maintain standards in line with Trust and NMC guidelines. In exchange, Imperial College offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking organization where there is a strong basis for continuing professional development, including funded places on master's programs, and encouragement to advance personal practice. You will, in all aspects, be supported by the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, Ward Manager, and Lead Nurse in the department.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was launched in 2008 as the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre. The merger brought together 5 hospitals: Charing Cross, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's, Hammersmith, and the Western Eye Hospital, integrating with Imperial College London. The AHSC aims to bring excellence together with innovation direct to patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- A good level of English language is demonstrated through effective writing and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to practice within the parameters of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- To be qualified as an RN for a minimum of 6 months
- RGN qualification
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- A good level of English language is demonstrated through effective writing and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to practice within the parameters of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- To be qualified as an RN for a minimum of 6 months
- RGN qualification
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).
