Job summary
We are excited to share an available Fixed term 12 months secondment Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse role on Charles Pannett Ward. We welcome applications from both existing Band 6 staff and experienced Band 5 who are dynamic leaders and would like to develop to Band 6.
Charles Pannett Ward is based at St Mary's Hospital and is a 24 bedded Acute Surgical Ward. We specialize in providing high quality care to patients undergoing general and specialist emergency surgery. Becoming a nurse on Charles Pannett Ward will enable you to develop experience, skills and competence within General, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Vascular, Neurosurgical and Plastics specialties. We expect staff to have experience / competence in clinical skills such as Parental Nutrition, PCAs, Epidurals, VAC Dressings and Tracheostomy care.
With the collaboration of the Ward Matron and Clinical Practice Educator, we have a strong focus on developing our staff. We welcome applications with the following criteria:
- Mentorship training - SSSA / SSSS
- 'Nurse in charge' Competencies completed
- Quality improvement and audit opportunities
- Attendance on specialty related conferences
- Participation on Link Nurse/ Champion Groups
- Comprehensive development programme including leadership courses
Apply today and take the next step to advance your career on a diverse speciality acute surgical ward with a brilliant team to welcome you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
- To assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team
- To deputise for the Senior Nurse when required
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
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- SSSA / Mentorship
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in Surgical Nursing E.g. General, Vascular, Trauma & Neurosurgical, Orthopaedics and Plastics.
Desirable
- Parental Nutrition
- VAC Pump trained
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- SSSA / Mentorship
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in Surgical Nursing E.g. General, Vascular, Trauma & Neurosurgical, Orthopaedics and Plastics.
Desirable
- Parental Nutrition
- VAC Pump trained
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
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).
