Job summary
Ron Johnson is a highly specialised HIV/ Oncology/ Dermatology ward consisting of 19 en-suite side rooms. We are a tertiary referral unit for HIV and HIV related malignancy.
We are a dynamic ward and provide care to patients with varied nursing needs including, administering chemotherapy for patients as an in-patient, delivering excellent patient centered palliative care while supporting families through this often difficult time, we provide care for HIV positive patients and manage their various health needs. We have a highly skilled multidisciplinary team who are dedicated to our specialty and pride themselves in excellent diagnostics, treatment, holistic therapies and nursing care. We have a reputation for being a strong team who strive to deliver excellent evidenced based nursing care while also being friendly and approachable.In this role you will become a member of our highly skilled nursing team. We strongly believe in supporting our staff to reach their full potential and you will be effectively supported in order to equip you with the necessary skills and attributes required.
We will offer many internal and external courses to the right candidate to gain competencies in many specialised areas including Palliative care, the administration of chemotherapy agents, mentorship, and HIV care for example. You will be expected to work a full range of shifts including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance withprofessional 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 Trustvalues, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carer's, autonomously and as part of a team.
Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carer's 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 welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. 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
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.
- Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
- Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others.
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.
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.
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 prioritization 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 attached job description and person specification for further details to this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
- Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
- Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others.
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.
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.
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 prioritization 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 attached job description and person specification for further details to this role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Nursing Degree/ Diploma
- Registered Nurse on NMC registers. Hold appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Proven clinical experience in relevant area
- Experience with acutely ill patients
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
- Evidence of self-development within speciality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty
- Specialist knowledge in area of speciality
- Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Nursing Degree/ Diploma
- Registered Nurse on NMC registers. Hold appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Proven clinical experience in relevant area
- Experience with acutely ill patients
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
- Evidence of self-development within speciality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty
- Specialist knowledge in area of speciality
- Awareness of current nursing and NHS 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.
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).