Band 5 Staff Nurse - Alexandra Ward - Royal Brompton Hospital
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Nights, Long Days, Weekends) Job ref 196-NM12369
Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Brompton Hospital Town London Salary £35,964 - £43,780 p.a Inc Inner London HCAs Salary period Yearly Closing 09/01/2025 23:59
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Job overview
THIS POST IS NOT PART OF OUR OVERSEAS NURSING PROGRAMME
We are looking for dynamic and intuitive Band 5 Staff Nurses to come and join our team.
We are looking for individuals who have the enthusiasm for delivering world class care to patients and their families, a reliable work record and the desire to learn and further develop their skills. You will need to be self-motivated, and possess excellent clinical care and skills.
Our Practice Education Team will support you through a supernumerary period during your orientation to the ward. Following orientation and completion of relevant competencies, you will have the opportunity to access university-based post-graduate courses or stand-alone courses as part of our investment in our staff.
Main duties of the job
Princess Alexandra Ward is a 35 bedded surgical ward, delivering high quality care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery, in a level 1 ward environment.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)
* Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
* Under supervision participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards.
* Under the supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
* Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
* To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
* Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental manager/modern matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
* To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
* To take charge, whilst being supervised, of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or ward or department on occasion, prioritising workload according to changing clinical need for a shift.
* Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.
* To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements.
Communication
* To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
* To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
* Participate in the Trusts appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually.
Person specification
Qualifications / Education
* Registered Nurse
Experience
* Relevant experience in Level 1 nursing
Skills
* Proven oral and written language communication skills
* Knowledge of evidence based practice
* Ability to assess, plan, evaluate and implement specialist care delivered to patients/clients
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
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