Job overview
We are excited to invite applications for a Band 5 Staff Nurse position, offering an opportunity to rotate between both sites. This role is perfect for a compassionate and skilled nurse who is keen to broaden their clinical expertise while delivering high quality care to our patients. As part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care throughout their treatment journey within the cardiology Department
This position offers a diverse working environment, where you will have a chance to administer specialised treatments in the Cardiac Investigation Unit while engaging in various clinical and administrative duties within Cardiac Out Patient Department. You will be integral in providing safe and effective patient centred care in all areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a band 5 staff nurse to work closely with other professionals in a fast paced environment.
Main duties of the job
The post requires the applicant to be able to work under pressure, demonstrate excellent clinical nursing and communication skills, willingness to learn and develop your skills and strive to provide the optimum care for patients. This role provides variety in your day to day work ensuring that no two days are the same. Additionally, you will be supported in your professional development with opportunities for further training and career progression.
You will be joining a friendly and dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering the best possible care to patients. Our department is committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment.
If you are hardworking, keen to develop your skills and have a positive attitude towards patient care and team working then we look forward to hearing from you.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises of five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Professional Responsibilities
1. Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
2. Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.
3. Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
4. Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
5. Will adopt a patient orientated approach to work
6. Will ensure that the Hospital’s policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.
7. Will be familiar with the Department fire, manual handling and policies and ensure that all nurses in the department are aware of the policies.
8. Will be fully conversant with the trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses in the Department understand the procedure.
9. Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.
Communication
10. Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues.
11. Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients/clients
12. Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
13. Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management.
14. Report to the Doctor/Sister/Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patient’s conditions, both verbally and in writing as necessary.
15. Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel
16. Attend and participate in Department meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation.
Education & Professional Development
17. Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.
18. Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the Department.
19. Act as mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team.
20. Act as preceptor for newly qualified members of staff.
21. Act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff.
22. Assist in producing reports concerning any student nurse in the clinical setting as required by the university.
23. Take every opportunity to maintain and improve knowledge and competence, and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments.
Local Area Variation to Core Job Description
24. To complete competencies specific to the post
25. This job description forms the basis of the roles duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work
26. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
27. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
28. Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and EPIC
29. Able to work as an effective team member
30. Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
31. Ability to manage difficult situations
Desirable criteria
32. Have phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Experience
Essential criteria
33. Supervision of junior staff and student nurses
34. Previous experience in other nursing fields
Desirable criteria
35. Experience in coordinating shifts
36. Awareness of Clinical Governance
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
37. To hold the appropriate level of Nursing Registration for speciality.
38. Evidence of continuing professional development
39. Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
40. Immediate life support certificate
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 equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s 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.