Staff Nurse - Private Patients

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Band 5 Main area Private Patients Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-NUR-DH A

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £35,964 - £43,780 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Salary period Yearly Closing 01/07/:59

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 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for exceptional Staff Nurses to work on Guthrie Ward at King's College Hospital. As a pivotal role in our Private Patient Services, the Staff Nurse will report directly to the Ward Manager and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a specialised unit that will provide care to patients with complex conditions across a range of specialties. You will work in a talented team, ensuring safe and high-quality care delivery, contributing to the strategic development and growth of the ward. You will play a key role in shaping the service, expanding its capacity and leading service innovation.

We are looking for dynamic, compassionate and experienced nurses who are passionate about patient care and excellent professional standards. You should be committed to maintaining high standards of care. You will have experience working in an acute environment with the ability to drive performance, quality improvement and a culture of compassion and respect.

We are seeking a team who have a modern approach and are able to inspire, empower, and influence teams. Your contribution will be vital in ensuring the continued success and expansion of Guthrie Ward.

Main duties of the job To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.

To work effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance To maintain own and others' knowledge of clinical excellence.

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 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 the patient are maintained at all times.

• Adhering to 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.

• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.

• Seeking advice from more senior/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 the initiative where appropriate.

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

• To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.

• Keeping the Ward Manager / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.

• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.

• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.

• Adhering to the Trust's policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patient's cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.

• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.

• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.

• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.

• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.

• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.

• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).

• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Person specification Education/Knowledge/Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
• Clinical expertise relevant to the area
• Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues
• Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral & IV medication
• Able to manage a deteriorating patient
• Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
• Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
• Able to manage patients emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
• Ability to solve and escalate problems and issues
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Show drive and determination to achieve objectives
• Ability to function effectively under pressure
• Focused on continual personal development
• Ability to identify and implement improvements to service
• Enthusiasm for and belief in patient healthcare
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others
• Ability to lead a team to achieve results

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• 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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