Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Staff Nurse: General Surgery St Mary's

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

Charles Pannett Ward is based at St Mary's Hospital and is a 24 bedded Acute Surgical Ward. We specialize in providing high quality care to patients undergoing general and specialist emergency surgery. Becoming a nurse on Charles Pannett Ward means you will get experience, skills and competence within General, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Vascular and Plastics specialities. You will become an expert in clinical skills such as Parental Nutrition, PCAs, Epidurals, VAC Dressings and Tracheostomy care.

As the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre, we combine the healthcare expertise of our people with the academic excellence of Imperial College London. It means we can bring the benefits of cutting-edge research to patients faster than ever before.

We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Due to the strong support networks in place and the comprehensive nature of the development programme, this opportunity is suited to both nurses at the beginning of their career journey and for those looking for development within the specialty. With the collaboration of the Ward Matron and Clinical Practice Educator, we have a strong focus on developing our staff.

Main duties of the job

  • Providing high quality, effective, individualised nursing care to patients requiring Level 2 care across all three sites by assessing their needs and developing, implementing and evaluating care plans without supervision.
  • Maintaining accurate clinical observations of patients, including arterial BP and CVP.
  • Assisting in the teaching and development of nursing assistants and students, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.

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

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1162

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse with a BLS qualification

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Medication administration skills, including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training)
  • Good clinical skills and a commitment developing them further
  • A knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Six months' recent postregistration experience in an acute or critical care setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse with a BLS qualification

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Medication administration skills, including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training)
  • Good clinical skills and a commitment developing them further
  • A knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Six months' recent postregistration experience in an acute or critical care setting

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:

Matron

James Larsen

james.larsen@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1162

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)