Job summary
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic/ Fracture clinic at Charing Cross hospital serves as a specialised unit dedicated to providing acute care to patients with traumatic injuries and follow up care to our elective orthopaedic, neurosurgical, plastic and podiatry patients.
As the North West London Major Revision Centre we provide advanced care to patients with complex conditions, often requiring revision surgeries, complex wounds and extensive follow-up care. As a specialised centre, our clinic is reliant on efficient and coordinated care, requiring a team that can quickly adapt to patient needs and treatment requirements. The Nurse in Charge will act as a liaison with key services. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. Applicants must possess a clinical history in orthopaedics. Applicants must possess the British Casting Certificate or be willing to work towards it.
If you have already applied in the last couple of months no need to apply.
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
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- 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).
