Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse/ Scrub Nurse - REU

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse/Scrub Nurse to work in a friendly and dynamic nursing team in a trust which prides itself in providing a high quality service to the community.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out relevant nursing care and patient management, supported by evidence-based practice, with the objective of providing high quality nursing care. You willgain experience in all areas of ophthalmology and will achieve specific objectivesset together with his/her mentor.

The post holder will work in all areas of the Royal eye unit when requested.You will act in accordance with both NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum incl HCAS (outer) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

396-5528297-MA-PB-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NH Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Theatre Experience

Essential

  • Ability to admit, scrub and discharge patients

Desirable

  • Ability to carry out safe nursing practice

THEATRE EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Desirable

  • EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Good communication skills

Essential

  • Liaises with team members effectively.

Desirable

  • Understanding of an ophthalmic environment. Must be Flexible and reliable.
Person Specification

Theatre Experience

Essential

  • Ability to admit, scrub and discharge patients

Desirable

  • Ability to carry out safe nursing practice

THEATRE EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Desirable

  • EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Good communication skills

Essential

  • Liaises with team members effectively.

Desirable

  • Understanding of an ophthalmic environment. Must be Flexible and reliable.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NH Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NH Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Theatre Nurse

Sheila Mettle

sheila.mettle@nhs.net

02089342441

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum incl HCAS (outer) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

396-5528297-MA-PB-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NH Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


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