Job summary
Are you looking to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse at The Sainsbury Wing; a dedicated private facility within Hammersmith Hospital.
The Sainsbury wing is a 26 bedded mixed speciality area which includes haematology, hepatobiliary, gynaecology, cardiology, cardiothoracic and upper GI, with an ambulatory care unit and an outpatient department. We care for patients undergoing complex surgeries, out-patient chemotherapy and we manage patients' symptoms caused by their treatment or cancer.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience the best of both worlds with Imperial Private Healthcare, by providing first-class private care within trusted NHS hospitals.
About you:oProactive with a desire to continuously improve patient experience and deliver high quality, patient-centred care.oEnthusiastic and highly-motivated.Excellent communications skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional and sensitive manner with patients.oAbility to maintain accurate electronic records.
Benefits we offer:
oJoin an established team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals.oExcellent educational development opportunities.oThe opportunity to work across a broad range of specialities with a diverse patient group.
This post is a permanent full time position working with a mixed roster of long days and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
o To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervisiono To deputise for the nurse in charge as requiredo Monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve themo 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
- BSC
- Evidence of continuing professional development mentorship or SSSA course
Desirable
- Previous experience as a senior staff nurse
- MSC
- Deteriorating patient course
- Speciality course
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cardiothoracic, renal, gynaecological, cardiology or general surgery nursing
Desirable
- Experience in completing appraisals
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- Ability to lead a team.
Desirable
- Ability to appraise staff and willingness to learn new skills
- Knowledge of budget management
- Have an interest in professional development
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSC
- Evidence of continuing professional development mentorship or SSSA course
Desirable
- Previous experience as a senior staff nurse
- MSC
- Deteriorating patient course
- Speciality course
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cardiothoracic, renal, gynaecological, cardiology or general surgery nursing
Desirable
- Experience in completing appraisals
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality.
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- Ability to lead a team.
Desirable
- Ability to appraise staff and willingness to learn new skills
- Knowledge of budget management
- Have an interest in professional development
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).
