Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Staff Nurse to join the dynamic and supportive team on 8 North Ward--a 22-bedded unit specialising in Endocrinology and General Medicine.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced nurse with a strong background in acute medical care. The successful candidate will be confident in taking charge of the ward, leading shifts, and supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for junior staff and students.
- Take responsibility for the coordination of care and safe discharge planning.
- Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate care.
- Collaborate effectively with the wider MDT to manage complex medical patients.
- Support staff development through mentorship and supervision.
- Plan organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
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
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Springboard leadership Program or equivalent.
- Practice Assessor course or equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Teaching.
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of being link nurse in any subject and facilitating teaching sessions for staff, monthly audit and measure results.
- Lead local quality improvement projects.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience in complex discharge processes and overall patients' flow.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Springboard leadership Program or equivalent.
- Practice Assessor course or equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Teaching.
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of being link nurse in any subject and facilitating teaching sessions for staff, monthly audit and measure results.
- Lead local quality improvement projects.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience in complex discharge processes and overall patients' flow.
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).
