Job summary
We are proud to have pioneered cutting edge surgical techniques using medical technology such as the Da Vinci robotic programme. We are the only dedicated centre in the UK to offer male to female gender reassignment surgery. And we are also the neuro science centre for West London, offering a wide range of surgical procedures.
As a Band 5 staff nurse or operating department practitioner, you'll undertake a rotational programme with supportive placements across a wide range of surgical areas such as main theatres, the Riverside day surgery unit, recovery areas and anaesthetics - and we'll offer you the opportunity to secure a permanent position in the specialty that you love.
The specialties available include ear nose and throat surgery, plastic surgery, breast surgery, ophthalmology, urological procedures (such as Da Vinci robotics, laparoscopic, endoscopic and major open surgery) along with the UK's leading prostate team, general surgery, elective orthopaedic surgery (upper limb, lower limb ankle and foot, and hand surgery, neuro surgery and gender reassignment surgery.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
- To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care evidence based
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
- Undertake nursing procedures
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
- Monitor patients progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately
- Act as the patients advocate
Managerial Responsibilities
- Organise ones own work load ensuring most effective use of time
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment
- Co-ordinate the care given by nursing assistants and students
- Promote effective liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Be responsible for the accurate documentation and care of patients records
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for patient care
- Ensure equipment is in good working order and report appropriately when defective
- Participate in audit and suggest any change to improve standards
- Demonstrate an awareness of the economical use of resources and contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budget
Education, Training and Health Promotion
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested
- Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes
- Act as a role model and mentor to nursing assistants, pre-registration students and nurses undertaking supervised practice and return to nursing programmes
- Act as link nurse and feedback information to colleagues.
Professional Responsibilities
- To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice
- Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the senior sister or charge nurse
- Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan
- Contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Nursing Strategy
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies
- To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident
- Be aware of and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care evidence based
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
- Undertake nursing procedures
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
- Monitor patients progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately
- Act as the patients advocate
Managerial Responsibilities
- Organise ones own work load ensuring most effective use of time
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment
- Co-ordinate the care given by nursing assistants and students
- Promote effective liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Be responsible for the accurate documentation and care of patients records
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for patient care
- Ensure equipment is in good working order and report appropriately when defective
- Participate in audit and suggest any change to improve standards
- Demonstrate an awareness of the economical use of resources and contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budget
Education, Training and Health Promotion
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested
- Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes
- Act as a role model and mentor to nursing assistants, pre-registration students and nurses undertaking supervised practice and return to nursing programmes
- Act as link nurse and feedback information to colleagues.
Professional Responsibilities
- To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice
- Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the senior sister or charge nurse
- Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan
- Contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Nursing Strategy
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies
- To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident
- Be aware of and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Essential Criteria score each applicant against PS marking them as 0 = Reject, 1=Reserve, 2 shortlist
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Essential Criteria score each applicant against PS marking them as 0 = Reject, 1=Reserve, 2 shortlist
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).
