Job summary
We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Band 6 Charge Nurse to work in our Acute Medical Assessment Unit at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic, experienced and motivated individuals who will work well within our established nursing team.
Applicants should have hold specialist clinical knowledge relative to this acute setting that they can demonstrate at interview.
The post holder will be expected to work with staff to maintain standards in line with Trust and NMC guidelines. In exchange Imperial College offers the chance to work in a forward thinking organisation where there is a strong basis of continuing professional development, including funded places on masters programmes, and encouragement to advance personal practice. You will, in all aspects, be supported by the Ward Manager and Lead Nurse in the department.
Main duties of the job
- Support the multidisciplinary team in the management and delivery of care and assessment of patients as appropriate.
- Deliver a high standard of care to patients undergoing investigations and treatments and the supervision of more junior nurses.
- Assist and advise junior registered and unregistered staff in the delivery of patient care.
- Act as a leader, role model, mentor and preceptor to your nursing team.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- Assist in the teaching and development of junior staff and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
- Keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
- Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the specialty as advised by the senior management.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Acute Medical Unit
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead a large team
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Basic knowledge on cardiac monitor
- ILS certificate
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage & implement change to improve the service and patient care
Desirable
- Have an interest in professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Pleasant and approachable- treat patients relatives as we would like to be treated ourselves.
- Support colleagues with teamwork.
- Provide a polite and helpful telephone service.
- Ability to present own view point in a calm and reasonable manner.
- Be able to manage conflict/ tense situations and report it appropriately.
- Be an excellent role model for Imperial NHS Trust, our patients, relatives and friends.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Acute Medical Unit
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead a large team
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Basic knowledge on cardiac monitor
- ILS certificate
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage & implement change to improve the service and patient care
Desirable
- Have an interest in professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Pleasant and approachable- treat patients relatives as we would like to be treated ourselves.
- Support colleagues with teamwork.
- Provide a polite and helpful telephone service.
- Ability to present own view point in a calm and reasonable manner.
- Be able to manage conflict/ tense situations and report it appropriately.
- Be an excellent role model for Imperial NHS Trust, our patients, relatives and friends.
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).
