Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join 8 West Ward within the Medicine for the Elderly Department at Charing Cross Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated individuals who thrive in a collaborative and established team environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, working closely with the established nursing team to maintain and uphold standards in line with Trust policies and NMC guidelines.
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to fostering a supportive and forward-thinking workplace. You will benefit from strong opportunities for continuing professional development, alongside encouragement to enhance and advance your clinical practice. In this role, you will receive ongoing support from the Senior Sister/Ward Manager and Matron to help you succeed and grow.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care.
- Plan organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, students and junior staff, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
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 with current NMC registration
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Respiratory nursing or High Dependency Unit/ Critical care
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Effective time management/ Able to prioritise workload
- Able to use own initiative
- Basic IT skills
- Assertive attitude
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage and report difficult situations
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and experience of audits and research.
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Respiratory nursing or High Dependency Unit/ Critical care
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Effective time management/ Able to prioritise workload
- Able to use own initiative
- Basic IT skills
- Assertive attitude
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage and report difficult situations
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and experience of audits and research.
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
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).
