Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to work at Imperial College Healthcare Renal and Transplant Centre (ICHRTC). The centre is one the largest facility of its kind in Europe. With 4 inpatient wards totalling 65 beds and a programmed investigation unit offering a day case service of 18 beds. You will be working on De Wardener Ward which is a 9 bedded high dependency unit caring for acutely unwell patients. The Unit is a hybrid ward that also specialises in care for renal patients who requires intensive monitoring with highly complex needs. This includes patients who have had a kidney or a kidney and pancreas transplant and patients who require non-invasive ventilator support such as CPAP, BiPAP and High flow oxygen and/or tracheostomy care, some patients may need inotropic support. In addition we have further patients who are CAPD and APD in patients who are unable to self-care. You will be working alongside renal consultants, surgeons and other allied health care professionals. We will support you to develop advanced assessment and management skills of highly complex acutely unwell patients that will provide a strong foundation to your nursing career.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision
- To assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence
- Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them
- To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
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. Please talk to us at interview.
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/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant specialist course - critical care / renal course or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in critical care
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills.
- IT skills including use of email and office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant specialist course - critical care / renal course or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in critical care
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills.
- IT skills including use of email and office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
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).
