Job summary
We are recruiting for a Nurse to work in our Pam Sassoa Renal Planned Investigation Unit, this is predominantly a nurse led service with Medical support from the Nephrology and Surgical teams.
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our patient's needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. As a Nurse led unit you will work alongside our senior nursing team to assess, plan and implement individualised patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.
- To assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence.
- Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
- To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
- Pam Sassoa Renal Planned Investigation Unit is predominantly a nurse led service with Medical support from the Nephrology and Surgical teams.
- Investigations/procedures carried out include but are not exclusive to: Renal biopsy; renal angiograms; dialysis access and minor day case surgery; Blood transfusions, Monoclonal antibody infusion; ongoing intravenous antimicrobial therapy and intravenous iron therapy and Pentamidine inhalation.
- You will be expected to work alongside the Senior Sister and collaborate with a team of nurses to deliver excellent nursing care for our patients. Cannulation and venepuncture skills are preferable but not essential.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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
Experience
Essential
- General Adult Nursing experience
Desirable
- 6-12 months post registration
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Articulate with written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- IT skills including use of email and office packages.
- Knowledge of NMC Code of professional Conduct
Desirable
- Time management
- Knowledge of Nephrology and willingness to learn
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General Adult Nursing experience
Desirable
- 6-12 months post registration
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Articulate with written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- IT skills including use of email and office packages.
- Knowledge of NMC Code of professional Conduct
Desirable
- Time management
- Knowledge of Nephrology and willingness to learn
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).
