Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced senior sister/Charge Nurse to join the King's Havens Whitechapel team and this will be a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop leadership, problem-solving, change management and quality improvement skills working with a dedicated, multi-professional team. The Havens provide care to people disclosing rape or sexual assault. This care may include forensic medical examination, acute / follow-up medical care and support through counselling, psychology, and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
As a member of staff at the Havens the post holder also has a responsibility for and contribution to make towards ensuring the highest standards of forensic integrity and specifically to ensure that forensic DNA decontamination standards are met at all times and must therefore be familiar with the forensic and DNA decontamination standards of the service. The post holder will also be required to provide a DNA elimination sample in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure for upkeep and maintenance of the Havens' Contamination Elimination Database (CED).
Main duties of the job
As a Havens senior sister you will -
be a RN1: Adult nurse, level 1
have considerable experience in sexual or women's health.
provide telephone support and guidance to people who have been sexually assaulted
work clinically as a crisis worker during forensic medical examinations and when clients attend for sexual health aftercare clinics
line manage junior members of the nursing and crisis worker team
be instrumental in the development and monitoring of clinical practice, protocols and care pathways within the service.
have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a detailed knowledge of the impact of sexual assault.
be joining a service that promotes and supports personal and professional development. Training and competency assessment of forensic work will be provided.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be accountable for your own practice and to utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
Maintain high standards of clinical practice and independently assess the clients immediate medical, emotional and psychological needs and advise and determine an appropriate plan of care. This will involve liaising with police, partner agencies, self-referral clients and other referrers to competently advise and / or initiate an appropriate course of action via telephone for victims of sexual assault.
Demonstrate skilled communication when managing difficult and distressing issues and be able to liaise with clients, police and other personnel appropriately in challenging situations.
Maintain high level safeguarding skills to assess each client in relation to safeguarding needs and to ensure a clear plan of action, including referrals to external agencies and trust safeguarding team.
To provide line management support to junior members of the nursing team including annual appraisal and appropriate staff management in line with trust policy as required.
To provide clinical leadership within the multi professional team in order to ensure the delivery of care and professional practice in line with Kings values
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be accountable for your own practice and to utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
Maintain high standards of clinical practice and independently assess the clients immediate medical, emotional and psychological needs and advise and determine an appropriate plan of care. This will involve liaising with police, partner agencies, self-referral clients and other referrers to competently advise and / or initiate an appropriate course of action via telephone for victims of sexual assault.
Demonstrate skilled communication when managing difficult and distressing issues and be able to liaise with clients, police and other personnel appropriately in challenging situations.
Maintain high level safeguarding skills to assess each client in relation to safeguarding needs and to ensure a clear plan of action, including referrals to external agencies and trust safeguarding team.
To provide line management support to junior members of the nursing team including annual appraisal and appropriate staff management in line with trust policy as required.
To provide clinical leadership within the multi professional team in order to ensure the delivery of care and professional practice in line with Kings values
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Non-medical prescribing course or experience in supply of medication via PGD
- Teaching or mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of a master's degree in healthcare or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of current continuing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised qualification / training or relevant experience in contraception and sexual health and evidence of associated competencies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of line managing a nursing team
- Experienced and competent in clinical history taking, examination and diagnosis
- Clinical experience managing clients with complex needs
- Relevant experience of clinical nursing practice in a sexual health / contraception setting
- Understanding of recognized standards & policies related to the speciality
- Experience of working in partnership with multi- professional teams.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and with particular emphasis on sexual assault services
- Detailed knowledge regarding safeguarding issues (adult and child), the statutory frameworks that apply, experience of managing safeguarding issues and ability to act upon concerns
Desirable
- Experience of working in ED / Urgent Care Centre
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of Nursing research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in caring for people who have been sexually assaulted
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop oneself and others promoting the workplace as a learning environment
- Proficient computer skills including use of word, excel and clinic-based packages
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and requirements
- Ability to promote, monitor and maintain best practice in relation to health, safety and security
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrates a sensitive and caring demeanour to clients and colleagues
- Demonstrates a calm and professional approach in challenging situations
- Ability to manage and de-escalate situations of conflict
- Demonstrates a commitment to supporting and valuing equality and diversity
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Non-medical prescribing course or experience in supply of medication via PGD
- Teaching or mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of a master's degree in healthcare or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of current continuing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised qualification / training or relevant experience in contraception and sexual health and evidence of associated competencies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of line managing a nursing team
- Experienced and competent in clinical history taking, examination and diagnosis
- Clinical experience managing clients with complex needs
- Relevant experience of clinical nursing practice in a sexual health / contraception setting
- Understanding of recognized standards & policies related to the speciality
- Experience of working in partnership with multi- professional teams.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and with particular emphasis on sexual assault services
- Detailed knowledge regarding safeguarding issues (adult and child), the statutory frameworks that apply, experience of managing safeguarding issues and ability to act upon concerns
Desirable
- Experience of working in ED / Urgent Care Centre
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of Nursing research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in caring for people who have been sexually assaulted
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop oneself and others promoting the workplace as a learning environment
- Proficient computer skills including use of word, excel and clinic-based packages
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and requirements
- Ability to promote, monitor and maintain best practice in relation to health, safety and security
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrates a sensitive and caring demeanour to clients and colleagues
- Demonstrates a calm and professional approach in challenging situations
- Ability to manage and de-escalate situations of conflict
- Demonstrates a commitment to supporting and valuing equality and diversity
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Havens Pan London - Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove, Whitechapel
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
