Registered Nurse

Job summary

The surgical innovation centre is composed of the outpatient/diagnostic services department, the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), Paterson Ward and operating theatres.

The Surgical Innovation Centre at St Mary's Hospital is the ideal place to develop your clinical, organisational, communication and personal skills and you will become proficient in planning, organising, prioritising and caring for both pre and post -surgical patients.

ISIC OPD/Diagnostic department provides outpatient services for Bariatric, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast, General Surgery, Urology, Oncology, Maxillofacial, Physiotherapy with additional diagnostic facilities for urology, ECGs, phlebotomy and minor operations.

SAU is an assessment unit with a high turnover of patients. SAU streams predominantly acute admissions from A&E, with additional pathways for the assessment of general surgery patients referred from primary care, urgent care centres, clinics, and follow up from acute admissions. There are additional ambulatory pathways managed through SAU eg Vascular angiogram and venogram pathways which allow patients to be admitted via SAU for diagnostic vascular admissions and prevent acute surgical beds being occupied by patients having these diagnostic procedures.

The Paterson ward cares for patients for both elective and non-elective patients who have undergone bariatric, general surgery or are treated for General surgical conditions.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team. In addition he/she will provide specialist nursing care and/or support and deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
• Following progression through the foundation gateway, the post holder will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge and then to progress through the second gateway (to carry out all relevant duties without supervision, as delegated by line manager).
• Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

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 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.

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)

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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)

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