Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for surgical band 6 staff nurse to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Ward 12 is a mixed surgical ward which specializes in general surgery, colo-rectal, and gynecology the patients are post-operative The ward will have a monitored bay for any acute surgical patients.
As a Band 6 Staff Nurse, we will offer you excellent support in your new role with support from senior nursing management team, the Practice Development Nurse and peer to peer support with lots of learning and development opportunities. We will also offer you one of a kind surgical nursing course in affiliate with the University of Greenwich which is also run in house. The nursing teams are committed to providing high-quality, safety-focused, and holistic care in a warm and friendly environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing staff within the clinical area, and continuous quality care to a specified group of patients. To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area in conjunction with and in the absence of the Manager. To provide support and expertise in the assessment, planning and evaluation of all patient care within the surgical setting. To assist in the budgetary management, training and development of staff to provide high quality care which is evidence-based.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the Manager in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all nursing staff in the clinical area.
Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.
Personally deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times.
Assist in developing the unit philosophy and framework of care in line with unit / organisational, beliefs / values and changes in surgery.
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Ensure workload of nursing staff and colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.
Ensure staffing rosters are covered following safer staffing.
In charge responsibilities ensuring that the patient flow is safe and escalating any delays to the teams if patients are delayed in being assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the Manager in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all nursing staff in the clinical area.
Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.
Personally deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times.
Assist in developing the unit philosophy and framework of care in line with unit / organisational, beliefs / values and changes in surgery.
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Ensure workload of nursing staff and colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.
Ensure staffing rosters are covered following safer staffing.
In charge responsibilities ensuring that the patient flow is safe and escalating any delays to the teams if patients are delayed in being assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 register
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- In charge experience
- 2 years surgical experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Specialist course
Experience
Essential
- Significant years post-registration experience
- Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Previous experience in surgery
- Experience in taking charge
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective decision making skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
- Time management skills
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of research and audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 register
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- In charge experience
- 2 years surgical experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Specialist course
Experience
Essential
- Significant years post-registration experience
- Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Previous experience in surgery
- Experience in taking charge
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective decision making skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
- Time management skills
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of research and audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
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).
