Job summary
We have permanent staff nurse vacancies available in our Older Persons' Unit comprising - Alexandra, Anne and Henry Wards
In AGM, Care of Older Person's Nursing is very much a speciality in its own right with some of our most dedicated nurses.
You are required to have a profound respect for and love of the elderly with an appreciation that their response to illness and disease is very different from our younger patients, but no less acute.
We have a very committed Practice Development team that offer a wide range of study days and the Acutely Ill Adult Work-based learning QIS course.
We support and develop you ready for a band 6 role where we have a Band 6 Leadership Programme that aims to grow and develop our band 6s into the Ward Sisters & Charge Nurses of the future.
We told you this was a good career choice!
If you are interested in one of these jobs, and you have a current, active Registered Nurse NMC pin number please use the link in this advert to apply.
INTERNAL STAFF NEED NOT APPLY (please contact nikki.helder@gstt.nhs.uk to ask about an Internal Transfer)
We will also consider secondments where you can enrich your skills and experience, safe in the knowledge that your job will be there to go back to after.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024 @ 23:59hrs
Interview Date: 14th November 2024 - virtual interviews will be NOT be accommodated as we would rather meet you face to face
Main duties of the job
You will need the skills required to administer active treatment and provide care in a ward setting for an acutely unwell older person when they may not suitable for intensive care.
As well as these acute skills, our nurses also need the kindness and compassion to provide end of life care to our older persons and their families.
Some of our older persons are admitted with acute confusion or dementia so our nurses are required to be patient, kind and resourceful to de-escalate, distract and calm an acutely confused patient to enable treatment to be given and to keep them safe.
Then there is the huge satisfaction from seeing an older person that you have cared for nursed back to full health, 'given their independence back' and returned home. Other occasions where that is not possible, our nurses are instrumental in liaising with a whole multi-disciplinary team of staff to discharge an older person to a safer environment.
All fantastic transferable skills to any future career move.
Or stay with us - you won't regret it!
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 around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical DutiesResponsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical DutiesResponsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of working on own and in a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course
Additional Information
Essential
- Good attendance Record
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of working on own and in a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course
Additional Information
Essential
- Good attendance Record
- Able and willing to work flexible 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).
