Staff Nurse - Belgrave Ward in London inLondon PUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 5: £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
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South West London Heart attack centre needs you!
- Providing excellent nursing care.
- As skills and competencies develop taking charge and actively participating in and contributing to the management of the ward or department on a regular basis.
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff.
- We are looking for people to join the team with an interest in Cardiology.
- So if you are ambitious and want to develop your nursing and cardiology skills and make a real difference for caring for cardiology patients this is the opportunity for you.
- We offer a wide range of post-graduate development and as such you will be encouraged to develop your specialist knowledge and skills in assessment, analysis of ECG and management of unwell patients.
- St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
- Due to the expansion of the current Service, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology Service at St George's Hospital, London.
- Belgrave Ward is a dynamic unit that is changing with the increasing demands on the St George's Cardiology service, a regional tertiary centre delivering high quality care.
- Belgrave Ward currently consists of 24 beds, providing care for a large range of cardiology patients including, heart failure, post MI, pre/post angiogram/plasty, TAVI, endocarditis, out of hospital cardiac arrest, cardiomyopathy, brugada/Long QT.
- Ideally you will have 12 months post qualification experience but newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.
- You will be expected to work as an excellent role model as you develop your clinical and leadership skills providing excellent patient care.
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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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