Job summary
Sir Reginald Wilson is the private patients ward at the Royal Brompton Hospital. The ward has 28 single rooms and provides care to patients undergoing cardiac/thoracic surgery, invasive cardiology procedures non-invasive cardiology investigations and care provision and respiratory investigations and treatment management.
Candidates will ideally have extensive post registration experience, working in an acute hospital ward environment. The post requires applicants to be able to work under pressure and adapt to an ever changing clinical environment. You should be able to demonstrate excellent clinical nursing and communication skills, demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop new skills and strive to provide the optimum care for patients and their families.
If you have a positive attitude towards patient care and team working, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: 16th July 2025
Interview Date: 24th July 2025
Main duties of the job
Work under supervision of the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the ward team.
To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and healthcare support workers in the clinical area.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all junior staff, with the support of their senior colleagues.
The post holder is expected to conduct all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to level of experience for any area specified.
The postholder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC, and have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment, and research.
We are working in partnership with King's Health Partners, to deliver our vision of creating a new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease, in patients from pre-birth to old age.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient.
- A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio-economic, and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within this specific speciality.
- Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indication assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual pathways, including planning for discharge.
- To act as the patient advocate in line with the NHS plan.
- In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care prioritising workload according to changing clinical need.
- In conjunction with the Ward Manager provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, patients/ clients, and their relatives/carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient.
- A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio-economic, and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within this specific speciality.
- Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indication assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual pathways, including planning for discharge.
- To act as the patient advocate in line with the NHS plan.
- In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care prioritising workload according to changing clinical need.
- In conjunction with the Ward Manager provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, patients/ clients, and their relatives/carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Assessor & Practice Supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Experience of EPIC Patient record system
- ECG Course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Current working knowledge and skills within a Level 1 ward area
- Current experience of cardiac monitoring
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise workload.
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate.
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g., handling complaints, clinical risk management.
- Awareness of quality & safety standards and ward audit requirements.
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
- Proficient in venipuncture & cannulation
Personal
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible & professional approach.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
- Enthusiastic & Assertive
- Kind & calm manner.
- Adaptable to change.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Assessor & Practice Supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Experience of EPIC Patient record system
- ECG Course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Current working knowledge and skills within a Level 1 ward area
- Current experience of cardiac monitoring
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise workload.
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate.
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g., handling complaints, clinical risk management.
- Awareness of quality & safety standards and ward audit requirements.
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
- Proficient in venipuncture & cannulation
Personal
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible & professional approach.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
- Enthusiastic & Assertive
- Kind & calm manner.
- Adaptable to change.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
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).
