Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team.

If you would like a change in direction, or to further your career in this exciting area of nursing, our in house training and development programme will equip you with the skills you need in HIV. Based at St Mary's hospital, providing HIV care of the highest quality to over 3,200 patients, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has one of the largest and most innovative units of its kind in the UK. This is a full time fixed maternity cover post for 9 months.

We require an enthusiastic nurse with:

  • One year post registration experience in a ward setting
  • Ambition to develop professional, clinical & research skills
  • Ability to manage difficult situations & use own initiative.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Non-judgmental & empathetic attitude

Main duties of the job

  • Following the preceptorship period provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
  • At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
  • Actively seek evidence based practice to maintain competence and continue to develop and deliver a high standard of nursing care in HIV.
  • Monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the nursing and MDT to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within the Jefferiss Wing and Trust

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.

Details

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-574

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1).
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Desirable

  • Management course SLICE or Equivalent
  • Relevant post-registration course.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year relevant post-registration experience.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Flexible to change
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1).
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Desirable

  • Management course SLICE or Equivalent
  • Relevant post-registration course.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year relevant post-registration experience.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Flexible to change
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Staff Nurse

Lily Chamberlain

lily.chamberlain@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-574

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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