The is perfect time to join Jonson ward, which is part of one of the largest Tropical Medicine department in the country, which spans across two sites Ealing Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We have developed a bespoke developmental role for band 5 nurses that give you the opportunity to install confidence and trust to all patients, whilst exhibiting patience and empathy with hands-on skills.

In return you will be supported by the ward manager and Matron and by our on-sight Practice Development Nurses who will guide you through study days and some amazing in-house training to expand your clinical competencies.

Jonson ward is a Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases unit based on level 9 at Northwick park hospital. Our Rheumatology service provides care for the assessment and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders. These are conditions that affect the bones, joints and tissues in the body such as muscles, tendons and ligament. Our Infectious Diseases service assesses and treats patients who suffer from symptoms of an infection or tropical disease.

About us

Honesty - open and honest in everything we do

Equality - we value all people equally and treat them fairly whilst recognising their individuality

Accountability - we will provide excellent care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients

Respect - we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated

Teamwork - we work together to make improvements, delivering consistent, high quality, safe care

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients with infectious diseases. Support in providing a unified approach to high standards of nursing care. Contribute to a learning environment that promotes excellent nursing practice. Work collaboratively with others in ensuring good inter-disciplinary team work and problem solving to meet the needs of patients with infectious diseases, and their families.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifcations

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• ENB 998 or equivalent
• NVQ Assessors Course

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Familiarity with current UK health policies and practice.
• Experience working with other disciplines.

Desirable

• ID experience
• Previous staff nurse experience.

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Effective written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills using 'Windows'.
• Good customer care skills

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

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