Job summary
Would you like to expand your experience in surgical nursing?
- We are friendly
- We are welcoming
- We are a community
- Join the Newham family
In Surgery our staff provide the highest possible standards of care and support to patients ensuring that they and their families remain at the centre of all we do. We want you to join this Respectful, Caring, Responsible & Committed team.
In return we will support you through your personal development plan ensuring you have access to our education programmes and leadership opportunities. At Newham University Hospital we here are opportunities for progression in banding and we actively encourage professional development and support courses that are relevant to the clinical area and can benefit patients.
Newham serves one of the most diverse populations in the country. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Band 6 nurses to join our team of dedicated staff. We are a fast moving acute surgical ward aiming to provide gold standard care to patients having undergone General Surgical procedures including those stepping down from Intensive care unit so there is a vast amount of skills to be learnt. We also offer a band 6 development programme to deputy managers.
The successful candidates will support ward manager and junior staff to ensure the delivery of high standards of evidence based care within an acute surgical wards. For any enquiries or an informal visit please contact:
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives.
The post holder must demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care using an holistic approach.
The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skills in order to co-ordinate and supervise the activity of Unit staff, promote multi-disciplinary working and foster a supportive, learning environment.
In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will assume responsibility for the effective operation of the Unit.
As a Registered Nurse the post holder is expected to consistently act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Delegation skills, resource management
- Good interpersonal skills
- IT skills
- Clinical expertise, able to work on own initiative and sound decision making
- Safe practitioner in the administration of medicines
- Willing to/evidence of expanded clinical skills - IV drug administration, cannulation, phlebotomy etc.
- Effective communication skills and courteous attitude with patients, relatives and MDT, promoting team building and good working relations
- Neat and coherent written skills, attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of cultural and social influences on health and importance of respecting diversity and differences
- Current nursing practice developments and NHS reforms
- Understanding of research and its application to practice
Budget Assurance
Essential
- Understanding of budget
- Do not agree to provide any unfunded activity without ADON approval
Rota assurance
Essential
- To be done 8 weeks in advance
- Annual leave 14.5%
- Study leave 3%
- Sickness 3%
Quality improvement / Audit
Essential
- Able to lead/ facilitate quality improvement projects
- Responsible for ensuring perfect ward audits are completed.
- Ensure safe care live audits are completed and uploaded.
- Support staff development through appraisal process
Clinical Environment and infection control
Essential
- Compliance with infection and prevention control policies
- Medicine storage compliance
- Daily walk round of clinical area to provide a visible management presence
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Level 1
- In possession of or willing to undertake clinical teaching/mentorship course and undertake role of mentor
Other
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations, realism in own abilities
- Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional development
- Flexible, adaptable and confident
- Has a good work attendance (sickness /absence) record
- Willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including different times of the day, night and weekend
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Willingness to work towards nurse-led practice initiatives and advanced skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Delegation skills, resource management
- Good interpersonal skills
- IT skills
- Clinical expertise, able to work on own initiative and sound decision making
- Safe practitioner in the administration of medicines
- Willing to/evidence of expanded clinical skills - IV drug administration, cannulation, phlebotomy etc.
- Effective communication skills and courteous attitude with patients, relatives and MDT, promoting team building and good working relations
- Neat and coherent written skills, attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of cultural and social influences on health and importance of respecting diversity and differences
- Current nursing practice developments and NHS reforms
- Understanding of research and its application to practice
Budget Assurance
Essential
- Understanding of budget
- Do not agree to provide any unfunded activity without ADON approval
Rota assurance
Essential
- To be done 8 weeks in advance
- Annual leave 14.5%
- Study leave 3%
- Sickness 3%
Quality improvement / Audit
Essential
- Able to lead/ facilitate quality improvement projects
- Responsible for ensuring perfect ward audits are completed.
- Ensure safe care live audits are completed and uploaded.
- Support staff development through appraisal process
Clinical Environment and infection control
Essential
- Compliance with infection and prevention control policies
- Medicine storage compliance
- Daily walk round of clinical area to provide a visible management presence
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Level 1
- In possession of or willing to undertake clinical teaching/mentorship course and undertake role of mentor
Other
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations, realism in own abilities
- Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional development
- Flexible, adaptable and confident
- Has a good work attendance (sickness /absence) record
- Willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including different times of the day, night and weekend
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Willingness to work towards nurse-led practice initiatives and advanced skills
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).
