Opportunity for career advancement within one of the UK's largest and most innovative NHS trusts.
Engagement in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and networking within the healthcare sector.
Direct responsibility for patient care, allowing for hands-on experience and the ability to make a real impact on patients' lives.
Supportive environment with supervision from senior staff, promoting professional growth and development.
Management experience by overseeing Health Care Assistants and daily ward operations, valuable for future leadership roles.
Focus on quality and safety of patient care, ensuring adherence to high standards and improving patient outcomes.
Flexible working hours and generous benefits that cater to work-life balance, supporting personal and professional commitments.
The Band 5 Staff Nurse role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust involves providing comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation, while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and supervising Health Care Assistants. Responsibilities also include ensuring the safety and quality of patient care, managing ward operations in the absence of senior staff, and promoting a positive service based on patient feedback. The position emphasises excellence in practice and requires effective leadership in delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with mandatory training for team members.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK's largest and most innovative healthcare providers, offers diverse career opportunities and a supportive work environment. With a commitment to staff development and flexible working arrangements, the trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 1.6 million patients annually. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Senior Charge Nurses for further details or informal visits.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK's largest and most innovative healthcare providers, offers diverse career opportunities and a supportive work environment. With a commitment to staff development and flexible working arrangements, the trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 1.6 million patients annually. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Senior Charge Nurses for further details or informal visits.
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Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Roland John Avellana / Lizzy John Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: Telephone number: 02
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
- To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
- In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
- To manage a group of Health Care Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
- To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Health Care Assistants.
- To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
Please see detailed job description and main responsibilities.
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
- To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
- In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
- To manage a group of Health Care Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
- To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Health Care Assistants.
- To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Roland John Avellana / Lizzy John Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: Telephone number: 02
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To work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of specific qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically required:
Qualifications
1. Nursing Degree: You must hold a registered nursing degree from a recognized institution. This includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing or a diploma in nursing.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Clinical Skills
1. Patient Care: Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
2. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing patients’ needs and understanding complex health conditions.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in basic life support and emergency response techniques.
4. IV Skills: Competency in administering intravenous treatments if required by the department.
5. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.
6. Medication Management: Understanding pharmacology and being able to safely administer medications.
7. Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients and their families.
4. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and decision-making skills to manage patient care and resolve issues.
Personal Attributes
1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and accurate in your assessment and treatment of patients.
2. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of nursing.
3. Adaptability: Flexibility to cope with changing situations and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
4. Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
Additional Considerations
1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in nursing.
2. Specialization: Depending on the setting, knowledge or interest in a specific nursing specialty (such as elderly care, pediatrics, mental health, etc.) can be beneficial.
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