Job summary Secondment/Fixed Term Contract - 9 - 12 months We have exciting secondment opportunities on Friends Stroke Unit. As a Band 6 nurse you will focus on the clinical leadership of the nursing team, actively supporting the Ward Manager in further developing the service and delivering a high standard of patient focused care. You will be enthusiastic and motivated with demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the area. Previous experience of leading a team is desirable but not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience. In return we are able to offer the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic specialist nursing team in a modern working environment, with strong peer support and access to excellent educational opportunities, from both in-house studies to degree and masters programmes. Main duties of the job Clinical practice:To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the department. Education and management:To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff. Management:To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff. Personal professional development: To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence. About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-NUR-DH-6897437-A Job locations King's College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS Job description Job responsibilities To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement. To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary. To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognises their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. For further details please see the full Job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement. To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary. To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognises their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. For further details please see the full Job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level Registered general Nurse with active UK NMC pin Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area Stroke Course Desirable Neuro Foundation Course Knowledge and Experience Essential Able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results Demonstrable clinical expertise, current stroke experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level Registered general Nurse with active UK NMC pin Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area Stroke Course Desirable Neuro Foundation Course Knowledge and Experience Essential Able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results Demonstrable clinical expertise, current stroke experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address King's College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)