An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered nurse to join the team at the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Wing. We are looking for experienced, motivated and dynamic individuals to join our team at the Hammersmith Hospital

Our close knit team in the Sainsbury Wing at the Hammersmith hospital site covers two multidisciplinary wards under consultant led care with 24/7 registered medical office cover.

The areas have an established team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals. We care for patients undergoing complex surgeries, out - patient chemotherapy and managing patients' symptoms caused by their treatment or cancer

Imperial College NHS Trust is one of six accredited UK Academic Health Science Centres and has an international reputation for its clinical activity, research and teaching.

Imperial Private Healthcare (IPH) is a clinical directorate of the Trust providing multispecialty private patient services which on our facility at the renown Hammersmith Hospital include renal dialysis and transplant, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic surgery, Hepatobiliary surgery, Oncology, Haematology and Gynaecology.

As part of an NHS trust rather than a stand-alone private provider we benefit from exceptional clinical back up and support and the treatment that we provide creates much needed funds for the NHS to reinvest into patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring
• To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
• To assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team
• To deputise for the Senior Nurse when required
• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care
• Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care
• Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.

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 tous at interview.

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

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching
• Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values

Other requirements

Essential

• Calm
• Supportive
• Motivated
• Professional

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

72 Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

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