Job summary
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in trauma, orthopaedics and plastics? Join our dynamic and supportive team at Valentine Ellis Ward, where every day brings new challenges and rewards as we provide exceptional care to patients sustaining and recovering from trauma, orthopaedic injuries and plastic surgery procedures.
Valentine Ellis is a fast-paced and highly specialised 23-bedded acute Trauma, Orthopaedic and Plastics ward, providing outstanding care to patients undergoing complex surgeries, recovering from injuries or managing long term orthopaedic and plastic conditions.We are known for our multidisciplinary teamwork and commitment to delivering evidenced- based patient- centred care.
You will play a vital role in delivering high quality care to patients with Trauma, orthopaedic and plastic surgery needs. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans,manage complex wounds, and provide pre/post-operative care to support and aid in recovery. Working closely with the Multidisciplinary Team, you will ensure patient safety and comfort,educate patients and families about treatment plans, and contribute to the wards ongoing quality improvements.
This is a fast- paced role where no two days are the same, offering opportunities to develop specialised skills in trauma and surgical care. Make a difference. Apply now and be part of something truly special at Valentine Ellis ward.
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 keep up to date with skills and knowledge
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
- 6 months experience in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working at band 5 level
- Working with patients in a hospital
- Experience of mentoring staff and teaching and education of others.
Desirable
- Experience of care of the surgical patient
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Knowledge of Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastics
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- 6 months experience in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working at band 5 level
- Working with patients in a hospital
- Experience of mentoring staff and teaching and education of others.
Desirable
- Experience of care of the surgical patient
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Knowledge of Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastics
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).
