Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and teamwork.
Access to excellent educational development opportunities, allowing for professional growth and continuous learning.
Experience in a diverse range of specialities, promoting versatile nursing skills and broadening clinical knowledge.
Comprehensive NHS staff benefits, including a generous pension scheme and a variety of financial support options.
Permanent full-time position with flexible working patterns available, promoting work-life balance.
Enhanced career trajectory by working alongside leading clinicians in a vibrant healthcare environment.
Commitment to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of staff, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for a full-time position at The Sainsbury Wing, a private facility within Hammersmith Hospital. The role involves caring for patients in a 26-bedded mixed specialty area, including haematology, cardiology, and more. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality, individualized patient care, maintaining accurate electronic records, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive environment, and various NHS staff benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and wellness programs.
Candidates should be proactive, enthusiastic, and demonstrate strong communication skills while maintaining a professional demeanor. Essential qualifications include being a registered nurse, with desirable experience in relevant specialties such as cardiology or upper GI. The job encourages continuous improvement in patient care and offers flexibility for applications requiring part-time or job-share arrangements.
Candidates should be proactive, enthusiastic, and demonstrate strong communication skills while maintaining a professional demeanor. Essential qualifications include being a registered nurse, with desirable experience in relevant specialties such as cardiology or upper GI. The job encourages continuous improvement in patient care and offers flexibility for applications requiring part-time or job-share arrangements.
Job Summary
Are you looking to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team? If so, an exciting opportunityhas arisen for a band 5 nurse at The Sainsbury Wing; a dedicated private facility within HammersmithHospital.
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.
About You
oProactive with a desire to continuously improve patient experience and deliver high quality, patient centred care.oEnthusiastic and highly-motivated.oExcellent communications skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional and sensitive mannerwith 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.oAll NHS staff benefits including a generous pension scheme, staff accommodation, on-site nurseries, achildcare voucher scheme, season ticket loans, on-site gym facilities, a cycle to work scheme and a hostof high street discounts.
This post is a permanent full time position working with a mixed roster of long days and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
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. .
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-PHC-049-A
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
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.
Responsibilities
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 2, 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.
Are you looking to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team? If so, an exciting opportunityhas arisen for a band 5 nurse at The Sainsbury Wing; a dedicated private facility within HammersmithHospital.
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.
About You
oProactive with a desire to continuously improve patient experience and deliver high quality, patient centred care.oEnthusiastic and highly-motivated.oExcellent communications skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional and sensitive mannerwith 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.oAll NHS staff benefits including a generous pension scheme, staff accommodation, on-site nurseries, achildcare voucher scheme, season ticket loans, on-site gym facilities, a cycle to work scheme and a hostof high street discounts.
This post is a permanent full time position working with a mixed roster of long days and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionateand caringo To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervisiono To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
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. .
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-PHC-049-A
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
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.
Responsibilities
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
- Experience in healthcare
- Previous experience of a speciality
- Previous Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, upper GI or renal background
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Registered Nurse
- Experience in healthcare
- Previous experience of a speciality
- Previous Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, upper GI or renal background
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Cannulation and venepuncture
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 2, 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.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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