Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join Guys and St Thomas' as an experienced nurse.
Primarily we will be recruiting for our exciting rotation programme both a Trust wide scheme and an acute medicine scheme. The rotation is an 18m programme which allows you to gain experience in a number of areas across our sites normally 3 x 6m rotations with a permanent position at the end. Additionally we have a small number of permanent vacancies within medicine and our acute admissions ward.
As a trust we continually invest in growing and developing our staff and will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients. We have excellent education opportunities including apprenticeships, study days and Masters level training.
Joining Guys and St Thomas' now will be an exciting time for you as we have recently launched our professional award, the Nightingale Nurse Award as part of our Next Generation Nightingale Programme. The Nightingale Academy was launched in 2017 and builds on the Florence Nightingale legacy of ensuring evidence based and skilled care, delivered in a caring and compassionate manner
This job will be part of the transparent interview scheme and some of the questions or topics will be shared with you in advance. Please contact recruitment if you do not receive them
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the guidance of the Ward Manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and junior staff in the clinical area.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development with the support of the ward and Trust. .
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. Weprovide 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
Person Specification
Post registration Experience and Courses
Essential
- Can evidence completion of preceptorship
- Mentorship or SSSI Course
- Post registration Course in relevant speciality
Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with NMC PIN (PRN not accepted) with relevant professional experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Willingness to rotate as part of a programme
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
- Supervise Junior Staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Post registration Experience and Courses
Essential
- Can evidence completion of preceptorship
- Mentorship or SSSI Course
- Post registration Course in relevant speciality
Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with NMC PIN (PRN not accepted) with relevant professional experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Willingness to rotate as part of a programme
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
- Supervise Junior Staff
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).
