Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse (Flow Nurse) to join our fantastic Care of the Elderly Team at Queen's Hospital (QH).
You will play a pivotal role in shaping a compassionate, equitable, and transparent working environment aligned with our Trust values. Collaboratively, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality care through effective leadership, mentorship, and partnership with MDT working.
You will benefit from guidance of the Director of Nursing, Head of Nursing and work closely with the ward teams, Clinical Site Practitioners and ward managers. A welcoming MDT and corporate training opportunities await. We are committed to your professional development, offering in-house leadership programs.
Working closely with the FAME Clinical Group at QH, you will:
- Support patients' flow and discharges from the wards.
- Working closely with ward managers, senior nursing teams, MDT and discharge team.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative clinical practices and education.
- Play a strategic role in enhancing service delivery and efficiency.
If you are:
- A passionate and driven leader with a proven track record at Band 7/8 level in Geriatrics nursing.
- Committed to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through MDT partnerships.
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Main duties of the job
- To provide expert support/ leadership and education in Geriatrics Division.
- To deputise in the absence of the Matron to support the Division.
- Actively participate in meetings and trust meetings to ensure that professional issues are fully represented.
- Collaboratively communicating and working with clinical team both within and outside of the trust to ensure appropriate management of patient information and coordination of patient pathway.
- The post holder will assist in the data entry and development maintenance of database to capture patient information (Discharge Pathway & MCA), monitoring information by proactively identifying and taking action to enable patients to prioritise, admitted/discharged as per individual management plan.
- Monitor and ensure the most effective uses of bed within the Geriatrics Division, follow patients progresses on a daily basis and prevent any discharge delay wherever possible, escalate any delays in patient flow meeting or Flow Lead/divisional management teams.
- To lead the development, improvement, management, and promotion of the service, ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
- To lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
- To educate and share expertise with the multidisciplinary teams.
- To act as a resource in the care of patients with specialist care needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carer.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered adult Nurse
- Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MSc in relevant subject. (Evidence of working towards i.e. already on pathway).
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience - including experience working at Band 7 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Change management or service improvement experience
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Budgetary management skills
- oDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of the National Policy context for nursing practice and development. Including for example, knowledge of National Nursing Strategy, the NHS Plan and National Service Frameworks.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered adult Nurse
- Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MSc in relevant subject. (Evidence of working towards i.e. already on pathway).
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience - including experience working at Band 7 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Change management or service improvement experience
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Budgetary management skills
- oDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of the National Policy context for nursing practice and development. Including for example, knowledge of National Nursing Strategy, the NHS Plan and National Service Frameworks.
Desirable
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).
