We will have permanent staff nurse vacancies available in the Acute & General Medicine Directorate.

In Acute & General Medicine we like to be prepared and we are currently preparing for winter when we plan to open a winter ward.

These positions would start in our winter ward. Once Spring arrives next year, we won't be putting you away with the Xmas decorations, we would like to keep you within the directorate, develop youand help you on your way to your chosen career path because the experience you gain in medicine is invaluable to any role in the future.

Applying for a job

If you are an internationally educated nurse, we are only able to shortlist you if you have passed your OSCE and have a current active RN NMC PIN.

INTERNAL STAFF DO NOT NEED TO INTERVIEW (please contact nikki.helder@gstt.nhs.uk to ask about an Internal Transfer)

We will also consider a 3 month secondment where you can enrich your skills and experience, safe in the knowledge that your job will be there to go back to after.

Closing Date: 24th September at Midnight

Proposed Interview Date: 1st October 2024

NB- virtual interviews are not an option. We like to meet our candidates in person on the day

Main duties of the job

The Acute & General Medicine Directorate is a great career choice whether you plan to utilise experience gained to enrich your portfolio to move on to other specialities/roles or even better - if you decide to make this hugely rewarding area of nursing your ultimate career choice - it takes a very special person.

We are particularly interested in nurses with a love of the elderly who would be happy to join our Older Persons' Unit after the winter ward closes. Alternatively we also have vacancies in our Specialist Stroke unit.

We will also have vacancies in other areas of medicine and have a very committed Practice Development team that offer fantastic development opportunities in the form of study days and the Acutely Ill Adult Work-based learning Qualification in Specialism course which is really well evaluated.

In AGM we support and develop our band 5s ready for a band 6 role, where we have the AGM Band 6 Leadership Programme that aims to grow and develop our band 6s into the Ward Sisters & Charge Nurses of the future. There are also secondment opportunities in Medicine which expose our staff to different roles and encourage career progression.

We told you this was a good career choice!

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 around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical DutiesResponsible 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.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to prioritise & manage workload
• Able to manage difficult situations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the relevant area
• Experience of working on own and in a team

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Values and Behaviour

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

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

Additional Information

Essential

• Good attendance Record
• Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

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