Job summary
Ward Nurse - Day Surgery unit, Band 5
Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to thrive in a modern, high-performing surgical environment? We're excited to offer Staff Nurse opportunities in our newly expanded and refurbished Day Surgery Unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Opportunities available to work in the ward and recovery areas.
This purpose-built unit now features:
Seven operating theatres, including two brand-new, state-of-the-art theatres
A spacious first-stage recovery area
A dedicated admission, assessment and step down area
An integrated short-stay unit for seamless patient flow
You'll be part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-quality, same-day surgical care in a setting designed for efficiency, productivity, safety, and exceptional patient experience.
At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are guided by our PROUD values which shape how we care for our patients and support each other every day.
If you're ready to make a difference in a newly transformed surgical service, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
PLEASE NOTE ADVERT WILL CLOSE ONCE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.
Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their careers, autonomously and as part of a team.
Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values
- Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities.
- Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered.
- Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards
-
- Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness
- Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
- Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
- Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding
- Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
- Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care
- Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy
- Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations
2. Professional
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values
Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care
Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team
Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines
Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff
Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff
Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection
Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard
Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care
Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally
Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner
Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.
Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action
Work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery
3. Education and Development
Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS
Participate in team and ward meetings
Participate in established research projects and clinical audit in local area
Assist in ongoing development of the ward as a positive learning environment
Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed
Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSWs, providing knowledge and feedback as required
Participate in local teaching sessions
5. Management and leadership:
- Manage a group of patients, in line with level of experience.
- Supervise under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse, the work of unqualified staff
- Manage the ward/department in the absence of the Band 6 or 7 nurses, if senior enough to do so
- Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload
- Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff
- Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate
- Demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff
- Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills
- Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values
- Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities.
- Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered.
- Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards
-
- Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness
- Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
- Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
- Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding
- Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
- Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care
- Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy
- Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations
2. Professional
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values
Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care
Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team
Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines
Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff
Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff
Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection
Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard
Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care
Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally
Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner
Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.
Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action
Work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery
3. Education and Development
Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS
Participate in team and ward meetings
Participate in established research projects and clinical audit in local area
Assist in ongoing development of the ward as a positive learning environment
Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed
Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSWs, providing knowledge and feedback as required
Participate in local teaching sessions
5. Management and leadership:
- Manage a group of patients, in line with level of experience.
- Supervise under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse, the work of unqualified staff
- Manage the ward/department in the absence of the Band 6 or 7 nurses, if senior enough to do so
- Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload
- Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff
- Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate
- Demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff
- Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills
- Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma
- Registered Nurse / HCP
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Post qualification in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Post registration in an acute hospital setting
- Proven clinical experience in relevant area
- Experience with acutely ill patients
- Evidence with teaching and assessing
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings
Desirable
- General Management Skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues within speciality
- Evidence of self-development within speciality
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Aware of current nursing and NHS issues
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma
- Registered Nurse / HCP
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Post qualification in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Post registration in an acute hospital setting
- Proven clinical experience in relevant area
- Experience with acutely ill patients
- Evidence with teaching and assessing
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings
Desirable
- General Management Skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues within speciality
- Evidence of self-development within speciality
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Aware of current nursing and NHS issues
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).