Staff Nurse inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED THU 12 DEC 2024

Band 5: £34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inc PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

FAMILY MATERNITY NHS NMC PENSION

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Access to excellent education, training, and development opportunities to foster career growth.

Generous annual leave policies allowing for a good work-life balance.

Attractive salary packages that reflect the dedication and hard work of staff nurses.

Flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal and family needs.

Robust benefits including paid maternity leave and childcare support.

Discounts at various restaurants, fitness centers, wellness services, and entertainment venues to enhance overall quality of life.

Opportunity to work in a diverse and dynamic environment that prioritizes patient care and safety.

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse in London, focusing on providing effective family-centered nursing care to babies and their families. The role emphasises the importance of evidence-based practice and requires the nurse to continually update their knowledge and skills in accordance with Trust policies and the NMC Code. Newly qualified nurses will receive support to consolidate their practice and complete necessary clinical competencies.

Barts Health is committed to creating a diverse and rewarding workplace, offering extensive educational and training opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and discounts on various services. The Trust seeks to recruit individuals who are dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in patient care within its network of five London hospitals.

Barts Health is a great place to work. We focus on recruitingthe best people for the right roles, and supporting them todevelop their careers, so they stay here.Everyone has an important role to play.We provide everyone with excellent education, training anddevelopment opportunities. Our top priority is to ensure thesafety and quality of services for our patients and we will invest in you to achieve ourambition.Barts Health is a diverse place that helps people have an exciting and rewardingcareer.It's a place where you can truly achieve.

You'll have access to an enviable set of benefits, likegenerous annual leave, attractive salaries, flexible working,paid maternity leave, childcare support and a pension schemewe're really proud of.We also offer discounts at lots of places to eat, drink and havefun including health and fitness, mental wellness services,theatres and event venues, family days out and plenty more.Visit our staff benefits page for the full list.Our family of five London hospitals provide safe and compassionate care in one of the most exciting places in the world to live and work.

To provide effective family centered nursing care to babies and their families. Ensurethat evidence based practice is performed at all times, taking responsibility for updatingown knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code.For newly qualified band 5 nurses, it will be an important step in consolidating practiceand completing all relevant clinical competencies, receiving adequate support formcolleagues

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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.

Staff Nurse inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED THU 12 DEC 2024

Barts Health NHS Trust rI1unZvp

About us 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

About us
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.