Job summary
We are recruiting for registered nurses to the GI inpatient wards which cover
- Colorectal surgery
- Upper GI surgery
- HPB Medicine
- Intestinal failure
- Specialist Nutrition
If you are an experienced nurse considering furthering your career and GI is for you read to the end to find out some of what we offer our inpatient ward nurses.
As a experienced Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
We are looking for candidates who show the following attributes:
- A passion for caring
- Able to work a full range of shift patterns
- Loves to provide compassionate, competent care to patients
- Demonstrates empathy with patients and their families.
- Wants to progress in their career as a nurse
- Enjoys working as part of a team
Uses excellent communication skills to benefit patients and the MDT
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will NMC registered nurses will uphold the Trust Values at all times and are proud to maintain high standards of nursing care when carrying out nursing procedures on the inpatient GI wards.
You will be responsible for the ensuring patient care is safe and carried out accordance with Trust policies/guidelines in line with the NMC code of conduct. UCLH has a fully integrated Electronic Health Record System (EPIC). All staff, including nurses, use this and are expected to always maintain a high standard of documentation.
About us
Within GI services at UCLH we have 4 GI inpatient wards to cover both elective and non-elective GI admissions. Our 4 sister wards are a tight knit team and work well together.
We are particularly looking for qualified nurses with ward experience for the B6 position and for experienced nurses wanting to specialise in GI we have our Qualification in Specialty (QiS) university accredited programme.
For further information about the position or if you wish to know more about our wards please contact.
T09 Central Sr. Sarah Curran 07939 486380
T09 North CN Julius Dela Paz 07929 750938
Job description
Job responsibilities
A GI ward nurse at UCLH provides a high nursing standards at all times including; personal care, psychological care, the safe storage and administration of medication at all times and compliance with our clinical governance framework. You will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and with your team drive continuous improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A GI ward nurse at UCLH provides a high nursing standards at all times including; personal care, psychological care, the safe storage and administration of medication at all times and compliance with our clinical governance framework. You will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and with your team drive continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Teaching course
- NVQ assessor
- Qualification in this specialty
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Previous experience in this specialty
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management
Essential
- Able to take charge of ward in absence of senior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Teaching course
- NVQ assessor
- Qualification in this specialty
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Previous experience in this specialty
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management
Essential
- Able to take charge of ward in absence of senior staff
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).
