Job summary
To coordinate and deliver care for a group of allocated patients with support fromsenior staff.To support the nurse in charge in providing a unified approach to high standards ofpatient care.To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice anddevelopment of high levels of clinical skills.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patientsand their families.To deliver high standard evidenced based nursing care.
Main duties of the job
Be able to effectively communicate to all the staff, patients and relatives.Provide a high standard of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in close liaison with the multidisciplinary team.Deliver information/advice on health promotion to clients, visitors and other staff as necessary.
Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required. To keep yourself up to date with the current changes in the area of practice.To support health care assistants and learners.Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent, emergency or early signs of patient deterioration.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
education qualification
Essential
- Interest in critical care nursing
- Educated to diploma level or desire to do so
- Current registered nurse with NMC.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in care setting
- Experience patient care management
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic cardiology Nursing
skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
- Ability to work across a multi-professional team.
- Self-motivated and committed to deliver high quality care
- Effective team player
Desirable
Person Specification
education qualification
Essential
- Interest in critical care nursing
- Educated to diploma level or desire to do so
- Current registered nurse with NMC.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in care setting
- Experience patient care management
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic cardiology Nursing
skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
- Ability to work across a multi-professional team.
- Self-motivated and committed to deliver high quality care
- Effective team player
Desirable
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).
