Job summary
Blundell Ward is a 23 bedded Head and Neck / ENT ward comprising of 4 bays and 4 side rooms. Blundell ward is an excellent place to develop your Surgical, ENT and Head and Neck skills.
The ward admits and looks after patients having elective surgery under Head & Neck, ENT as well as emergency admissions from clinic and A&E across Oncology and Haematology. We care for patients who have had complex head and neck surgery and often have difficult airways. Blundell is a great place to learn the skills to care for this patient group and be exposed to comprehensive in house training and education.
Closing Date: 12 June 2023
Interview Date: 26 June 2023
Please note: We do not currently deliver chemotherapy on Blundell ward and therefore this is not a learning opportunity we can offer. We do however support patients through their treatment and associated side effects.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing: 12/06/2023
Interview: 26/06/2023
Main duties of the job
The clinical environment offers the opportunity to learn and practice a wide range of skills across a very varied caseload of patients with the support of an experienced multi-specialty nursing team.
The ward offers an internal specific competency programme, 5 study days per year and a link role to which specific study days and learning opportunities are available. The senior nursing team are very supportive and friendly and will encourage you to develop your nursing and leadership skills.
The wards encompass the Trusts objectives and standards of care and staff are very passionate at maintaining these standards and are always looking at ways to better patient experience. The ward has excellent patient feedback and the nurses are very proud of the care that is delivered.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and compassionate nurses who are willing to learn new skills, reflect on feedback and be part of our excellent team. This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for development opportunities .
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised andpersonalised direct patient care
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includeshistory taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreeddiagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, drain monitoring including measurement and report exceptions appropriates.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication via oral, enteral and IV routes including transfusion of blood and blood products
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespecialty. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to leadothers to do the same.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursing procedures to area.
Complete evidenced based interventions including enteral feeding line care, IV line care, complex dressings and wound management, pre and post-operative care relevant to specialties.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised andpersonalised direct patient care
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includeshistory taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreeddiagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, drain monitoring including measurement and report exceptions appropriates.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication via oral, enteral and IV routes including transfusion of blood and blood products
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespecialty. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to leadothers to do the same.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursing procedures to area.
Complete evidenced based interventions including enteral feeding line care, IV line care, complex dressings and wound management, pre and post-operative care relevant to specialties.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Values and behaviour
Essential
- Values and behaviours in line with Trust values
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications required or course to area
Person Specification
Values and behaviour
Essential
- Values and behaviours in line with Trust values
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications required or course to area
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
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).
