Staff Nurse - Liver Wards

Job overview

The Liver Service at King’s College Hospital is the best in Europe and is at the forefront of many innovative treatments for liver disease. Acting as a supra-regional and international referral centre, we care for all types of patients with liver disease, including those requiring hepatobiliary surgery, general hepatology, and pre- and post-transplant care.

In addition to our wards the department works closely with the Liver Intensive Care Unit, research facilities, outpatient centre, and dedicated theatres.

Todd Ward is a 21-bedded ward primarily caring for post-liver transplant patients. It also supports pre-transplant patients and those with a variety of liver conditions. You will develop a wide range of skills in both medical and surgical nursing in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Dawson Ward is a 21-bedded ward for patients who have undergone complex liver, pancreatic, or biliary surgery. You will develop excellent surgical nursing skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

We are looking for nurses with an interest in liver disease to join our experienced and friendly teams on Todd and Dawson wards. You should have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, and be dedicated to providing a high-quality patient experience in line with King’s Values. In return, we offer a robust local induction supported by our dedicated and experienced ward Practice Development Nurses (PDNs).

We welcome Newly Qualified Nurses to our team!

Main duties of the job

Nursing care is at the centre of all services delivered within the Liver Unit. We are a passionate team committed to ensuring our patients receive the highest standards of care. The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is integral to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

The planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care will be carried out to the highest standards, including maintaining clear and accurate patient records relevant to practice. To support this, we offer opportunities for development in specialist liver knowledge and the completion of bespoke liver nursing competencies.

We maintain exceptional nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure the highest level of care and expect that RNs will be empowered to maximise the quality of care they deliver.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care to a designated group of patients.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Take responsibility for the nursing management of a group of patients, using the nursing process.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Keep clear and accurate records relevant to your practice.
• Support patients, relatives, carers, and friends, involving them in care when appropriate.
• Actively participate in the health education of patients and their families, promoting healthy lifestyles at every opportunity.
• Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients’ needs are met and care is delivered in line with National Service Frameworks and Clinical Care Guidelines.
• Adhere to the Trust’s policy on valuing equality and diversity, respecting the perspectives of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Show due regard for each patient’s cultural and religious beliefs, and respect their privacy, dignity, gender, and sexuality.
• Recognise personal limitations in patient care and seek advice or supervision from senior staff as needed.
• Rotate to other departments within the specialty as required, or as identified through the personal development planning and appraisal process.
• Participate in nursing audits.
• Report adverse incidents via inPhase in accordance with policy and assist in the investigation of such incidents.
• Ensure contemporaneous and compliant record-keeping in line with Trust documentation policies.
• Provide clear and accurate written and verbal information at all times, including during patient handovers.
• Contribute to Trust and Care Group initiatives aimed at developing nursing practice and supporting change.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Skills

Essential criteria

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

IMPORTANT

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• 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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