Job summary
We need Nurses who have a passion for delivering high standards of care to work on Thistle Ward, our older peoples ward.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Junior Sister to join our friendly medical team on Thistle Ward. It is a 26 bedded ward which specializes in Acute and Older Peoples Services
oHas the Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
oTreats all patients and staff with respect and dignity
oIs willing to provide the highest standard of individualized and holistic patient care
oHas an enthusiasm for developing your clinical skills and shared learning
oGenerous annual leave and the NHS pension
oAccess to wider training and development qualifications
oIndividual support and peer mentoring
We are looking for candidates who are clinically focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment and to develop the unit further within their remit.
As part of Barts Health there is also a wealth of training and development opportunities available to the successful applicant.
We welcome informal visits. To arrange a visit or for a discussion, please contact Blessy Kurien, Matron onb.kurien@nhs.net - 07874892181 or Ward Manager Rubina Shrestha on rubina.shrestha1@nhs.net - 02073838423.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical/Professional responsibilitie
- Leadership and Management responsibilitie
- Educational responsibilities
- Responsibilities for research and development
- Communication
- Responsibilities for analysis and judgement
- Policy and service development
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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Valid NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Two years post-registration
- Experience, 1 of which should be in an acute medicine /care of elderly.
- Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to students in practice
- Experience of working within teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements.
- Experience teaching others in clinical and classroom setting
- ILS/BLS
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues.
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients.
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
Desirable
- ILS
- 12 lead ECG interpretation skills
- Dementia and Delirium
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Good time management
- Presentation skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work across professional boundaries.
- An ability to manage difficult situations.
- Facilitation skills
Desirable
- Influencing skills
- Negotiation skills
Others
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the ward/department and CAG.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly manner.
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Clear and concise written communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Valid NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Two years post-registration
- Experience, 1 of which should be in an acute medicine /care of elderly.
- Experience of providing mentorship / practice supervision / assessment to students in practice
- Experience of working within teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements.
- Experience teaching others in clinical and classroom setting
- ILS/BLS
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues.
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients.
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
Desirable
- ILS
- 12 lead ECG interpretation skills
- Dementia and Delirium
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Good time management
- Presentation skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work across professional boundaries.
- An ability to manage difficult situations.
- Facilitation skills
Desirable
- Influencing skills
- Negotiation skills
Others
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the ward/department and CAG.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly manner.
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Clear and concise written communication
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).
