Job summary
Are you interested in nursing within the inpatient emergency surgery ward for Urology, Gynaecology and Maxillo Facial? If yes, then this could be the job for you.
We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our enthusiastic team specialising in the care of patients admitted to the ward for emergency Urology, Gynaecology and Maxillo Facial surgery. T14 South ASU in a 15 bedded ward and patients are mainly from A & E, clinic or referral from other hospital.
The post holder will assist the Ward Sister in leading the team in ensuring a high standard of care is delivered consistently. You will be keen to develop and enhance your current clinical skills whilst working as part of the team. Successful candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of patients', staff and the ward.
You will have relevant clinical experience at band 5 level and show a keen interest in general inpatient surgical nursing.
You will need to show a strong commitment to support the leadership of a team of nurses and nursing assistants, demonstrate personal and professional development, as well as a desire to teach and mentor junior staff and students. You will be able to take charge of the unit, be enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with a desire to provide excellent patient care. In return we can offer education and training and an exciting place to work.
Main duties of the job
If you are a Band 5 Surgical Nurse seeking promotion...We are interested to meet you as we believe this is a great next step for you to develop your nursing career.
If you currently working in different specialty at Band 6 but wish to move into Surgical Nursing....We can provide you individual development and do surgical competencies and Tracheostomy Training.
The surgical specialities Division prides itself on being a friendly, cohesive and inclusive team supported by outstanding surgical and multidisciplinary staff. University College London Hospital is a major teaching hospital, and we are known for our research and innovation, but recognise that our success comes from a department which is supportive, cohesive, providing excellent standards of care.
Working at UCLH is a genuine team working experience where staff are valued. Each ward has a dedicated Clinical Practice Facilitator to actively support further development of skills and knowledge. As one of the largest hospitals in the UK, we support nursing career pathways to Ward Sister, CNS, ANP and Nurse Consultants. It's a great place to nurse
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We have a strong multidisciplinary approach working closely with the therapists, clinical nurse specialist (urology, gynaecology, tracheostomy ) and the surgical teams. Clinical excellence and high standards are at the heart of the care we provide as is teamwork and respect.
This setting offers huge potential to develop your nursing career the on-the-job learning is unparalleled thanks to the variety of surgical cases and the guidance and mentoring of our expert team. We have an excellent practice development team within the surgical division who will provide support and development to you and the team.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We have a strong multidisciplinary approach working closely with the therapists, clinical nurse specialist (urology, gynaecology, tracheostomy ) and the surgical teams. Clinical excellence and high standards are at the heart of the care we provide as is teamwork and respect.
This setting offers huge potential to develop your nursing career the on-the-job learning is unparalleled thanks to the variety of surgical cases and the guidance and mentoring of our expert team. We have an excellent practice development team within the surgical division who will provide support and development to you and the team.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse Part 1,2 or relevant
- oTeaching course
- oRelevant Clinical Skills
- oBSc or working towards
- oNVQ assesor
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year relevant clinical experience at Band 5.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse Part 1,2 or relevant
- oTeaching course
- oRelevant Clinical Skills
- oBSc or working towards
- oNVQ assesor
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year relevant clinical experience at Band 5.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
