Staff Nurse - Cotton Ward

Job overview

Cotton ward is a fast-paced, 26-bedded ward specializing in complex Vascular, Cardiology, and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 5 staff nurse.. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse who consistently exhibits professionalism, integrity, determination, and dedication to the patients and staff on Cotton Ward.

You must have the ability to promote patient-centered care and establish good relationships with patients and carers, as well as communicate effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team.

We are supported by our PDN team, who assist staff with continuous career development. We have a robust education plan and offer various courses to our staff, which helps us deliver excellent evidence-based practice to all our patients.

Main duties of the job

We need the successful candidate to be able to:

• Be a safe and effective practitioner, able to provide high-quality nursing care to patients and support to relatives.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients from admission to discharge.
• Supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.
• Maintain their own personal development with support.

Particular emphasis is placed at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognize their responsibility to deliver services in a high-quality, courteous, and patient-focused manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-focused clinical care through:

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.

• Ensuring good standards of care for patients are maintained at all times.

• Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.

• Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.

• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.

• Maintaining contemporaneous record keeping at all times.

• Seeking advice from more senior or experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients’ needs are met.

• Exercising leadership and taking initiative where appropriate.

• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.

• Liaising with the discharge coordinator and bed manager to ensure effective admission and discharge of patients.

• Keeping the ward/unit sister or charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues

Desirable criteria

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members

Desirable criteria

• Ability to lead a team to achieve results

IMPORTANT

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• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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