Job summary
Are you a nurse looking for a new challenge? If yes, then Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is the Trust for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Experienced Staff Nurse within the Cardiovascular Directorate on Evan Jones Ward.
Evan Jones team is a dynamic and friendly team, who are keen to help support and develop nurses interested in experiencing this exciting and changeable environment. If you are an enthusiastic, flexible and passionate experienced nurse then this would be the ideal opportunity for you
Evan Jones is a mixed day case and inpatients Unit. We have 8 cath lab recovery beds and 14 inpatients beds . We prepare and recover patients following Cath lab procedures and we take cardiology, vascular and also venous thrombolysis for inpatients.
If you are looking for a nursing role where you can develop expertise, leadership skills, make a real impact and gain exposure to a wide range of cardiology and vascular cases, Evan Jones Ward is the place for you.
Closing Date: 26th May 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 9th June 2025
Main duties of the job
The post requires applicant to be able to work under pressure, demonstrate excellent clinical nursing and communication skills, willingness to learn and develop new skills and strive to provide the optimum care for patients and their relatives.
If you are hardworking, keen to develop your skills and have a positive attitude towards patient care and team working , then we look forward to hearing from you soon.
The successful candidate will have an amazing opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced clinicians in the field of cardiology and vascular in a band 5 capacity
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.
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
Independently manage a group of patients within the speciality 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.
Effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding treatment and management.
Demonstrate appropriate practice in the assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Undertake physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, drain monitoring including measurement and escalate appropriately.
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 thespeciality. 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 specialities.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently manage a group of patients within the speciality 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.
Effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding treatment and management.
Demonstrate appropriate practice in the assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Undertake physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, drain monitoring including measurement and escalate appropriately.
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 thespeciality. 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 specialities.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- basic computer skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate nursing care
- Knowledgeable on basic nursing care
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Completed cannulation and venepuncture
- Completed cardiology/vascular related course
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Desirable
- Experience in cardiology /vascular nursing
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/supervising junior colleagues/students
- completed preceptorship course
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- basic computer skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate nursing care
- Knowledgeable on basic nursing care
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Completed cannulation and venepuncture
- Completed cardiology/vascular related course
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Desirable
- Experience in cardiology /vascular nursing
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/supervising junior colleagues/students
- completed preceptorship course
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).
