Job Summary
Are you looking to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team? If so, an exciting opportunityhas arisen for a band 5 nurse at The Sainsbury Wing; a dedicated private facility within HammersmithHospital.
The Sainsbury wing is a 26 bedded mixed speciality area which includes haematology, hepatobiliary, gynaecology, cardiology, cardiothoracic and upper GI, with an ambulatory care unit and an outpatient department. We care for patients undergoing complex surgeries, out-patient chemotherapy and we manage patients' symptoms caused by their treatment or cancer.
About You
oProactive with a desire to continuously improve patient experience and deliver high quality, patient centred care.oEnthusiastic and highly-motivated.oExcellent communications skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional and sensitive mannerwith patients.oAbility to maintain accurate electronic records.
Benefits we offer:oJoin an established team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals.oExcellent educational development opportunities.oThe opportunity to work across a broad range of specialities with a diverse patient group.oAll NHS staff benefits including a generous pension scheme, staff accommodation, on-site nurseries, achildcare voucher scheme, season ticket loans, on-site gym facilities, a cycle to work scheme and a hostof high street discounts.
This post is a permanent full time position working with a mixed roster of long days and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionateand caringo To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervisiono 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
13 January 2025
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-PHC-049-A
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
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.
Responsibilities
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
Desirable
Experience Essential
- Previous experience of a speciality
Desirable
- Previous Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, upper GI or renal background
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture
Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential
Desirable
Experience Essential
- Previous experience of a speciality
Desirable
- Previous Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, upper GI or renal background
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture
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
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
