Job summary The day unit primarily specialises in metabolic and endocrine testing, however it also takes referrals for day cases from other specialties. The clinics house pituitary, growth hormone clinics, thyroid patient care, osteoporosis care and all manner of diabetic care such as foot care, sexual health and infectious diseases, retinal screening and a young persons clinics. This position requires a person with strong organizational skills, flexibility and good interpersonal skills. It is expected you will support and train other team members. You will be supported to do this. You will be responsible for key areas and act as a link nurse for the unit in areas such as infection control, tissue viability and diabetes. You will participate in the units' rolling education programme for staff and patients alike. You will demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to a wide variety of issues or problems that patient present with. You must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and to act as a role model for more junior staff within the team. The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision is a must. A minimum of 18 months post registration is required at ward level or a day facility. Cannulation and phlebotomy skills are highly desirable. Ongoing evidence of professional development must be demonstrated. It is expected you will have an interest of the endocrine specialty. Further nursing career development is actively encouraged. Main duties of the job To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring. To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision To keep up to date with skills and knowledge 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. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-MIC-1433 Job locations St Mary's Hospital Praed St London W2 1NY 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. 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 RN - minimum 18 months post registration experience Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Desirable 6 months experience in Healthcare Experience Essential Hospital or equivalent work experience Desirable Experience of supervision of junior staff Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Teaching skills Competency in medication Basic IT skills Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct Desirable Cerner knowledge Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting. Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential RN - minimum 18 months post registration experience Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Desirable 6 months experience in Healthcare Experience Essential Hospital or equivalent work experience Desirable Experience of supervision of junior staff Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Teaching skills Competency in medication Basic IT skills Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct Desirable Cerner knowledge Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting. 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address St Mary's Hospital Praed St London W2 1NY Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)