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The Trauma and Orthopaedic/ Fracture clinic at Charing Cross hospital serves as a specialised unit dedicated to providing acute care to patients with traumatic injuries and follow up care to our elective orthopaedic, neurosurgical, plastic and podiatry patients.
As the North West London Major Revision Centre we provide advanced care to patients with complex conditions, often requiring revision surgeries, complex wounds and extensive follow-up care. As a specialised centre, our clinic is reliant on efficient and coordinated care, requiring a team that can quickly adapt to patient needs and treatment requirements. The Nurse in Charge will act as a liaison with key services. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. Applicants must possess a clinical history in orthopaedics. Applicants must possess the British Casting Certificate or be willing to work towards it.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
2. To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision.
3. To assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team.
4. To deputise for the Senior Nurse when required.
About us
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.
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
* Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of speciality
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
* Teaching
* Basic IT skills
* Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
* Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
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