PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY, APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE MONITORED. THIS ADVERT IS SOLELY TO INFORM OF THE OPEN DAY BELOW:

We are one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts and offer a variety of posts within our Nursing and Midwifery Workforce. We also offer great training and development opportunities within a motivated, enthusiastic teams to support your future career.

Are you a nurse, nursing associate, or student nurse or Student Midwife?

Want a change?

Need a challenge?

Register and come to our nursing open day and learn about what we can offer you...

If you are an experience nurse with an active NMC PIN we are able to offer interviews on the day

There are time slots between 10:00-14:00 available on Wednesday 10th January 2024 please register to attend Via Ticket Source

To book a slot, please log on to your Health Jobs account and book a slot via the GSTT advert link

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY, APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE MONITORED.

Closing date: 9th January (midnight)

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients,planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of theseprogrammes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the developmentof practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomouslyand at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences center's, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients,planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of theseprogrammes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the developmentof practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomouslyand at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.

Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.

Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments andadvise on nursing priorities.

Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Values and Behaviours

Knowledge

Essential

• RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.

Desirable

• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Relevant qualifications required or course to area

Skills

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to maintain clear and legible documentation

Desirable

• IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS

Expereince

Essential

• Experience of working on own and in a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in other nursing fields

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

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