Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated staff nurses / ODP's to join King's Liver and Hepatobiliary Theatres scrub team, to provide the highest standard of intra-operative care to patients.
We offer a supportive consolidation period for all of our new starters, as well as excellent educational opportunities, from in house study courses to post graduate education through King's College London, London Southbank University or University of Greenwich. Our Practice Development Team provides structured teaching support to all staff, and our development programs are well established.
We are seeking experienced / newly qualified ODP / Scrub Nurses to join our team. We offer a supportive consolidation period for all of our new starters and have excellent educational opportunities, from in house study courses to post graduate education through King's College London
Main duties of the job
1. To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality care to patients and support to relatives2. To work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a group of patients from admission to discharge in the department.3. To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and student learners as required.4. To maintain own personal development with support5. To contribute to infection control in clinical environment and safeguarding patients
6. To participate in liver transplant and emergency on-call rota.
7.To participate in organ retrieval on-call rota which covers nationally and in Europe.
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
1. To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients.2. To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and standards for registration at all times.3. To maintain confidentiality at all times.4. To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient.5. To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.6. To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them (including handover), and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.7. To adhere to the Trust policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients/visitors and staff8. To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.9. To rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process.10. To be involved with department audit/essence of care/observations of care.11. To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy and assist in the investigation of such incidences as necessary12. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC/HCPC, legal and Trust requirements13. To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients.2. To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and standards for registration at all times.3. To maintain confidentiality at all times.4. To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient.5. To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.6. To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them (including handover), and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.7. To adhere to the Trust policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients/visitors and staff8. To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.9. To rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process.10. To be involved with department audit/essence of care/observations of care.11. To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy and assist in the investigation of such incidences as necessary12. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC/HCPC, legal and Trust requirements13. To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration/HCPC Registration at time of starting appointment
- Understanding of NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct
Skills & Compentencies
Essential
- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
- Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results.
- Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration/HCPC Registration at time of starting appointment
- Understanding of NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct
Skills & Compentencies
Essential
- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
- Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results.
- Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues
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).
