The day unit primarily specialises in metabolic and endocrine testing, however it also takes referrals for day cases from other specialties. The clinics house pituitary, growth hormone clinics, thyroid patient care, osteoporosis care and all manner of diabetic care such as foot care, sexual health and infectious diseases, retinal screening and a young persons clinics.

This position requires a person with strong organizational skills, flexibility and good interpersonal skills. It is expected you will support and train other team members. You will be supported to do this.

You will be responsible for key areas and act as a link nurse for the unit in areas such as infection control, tissue viability and diabetes. You will participate in the units' rolling education programme for staff and patients alike.

You will demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to a wide variety of issues or problems that patient present with. You must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and to act as a role model for more junior staff within the team. The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision is a must.

A minimum of 18 months post registration is required at ward level or a day facility.

Cannulation and phlebotomy skills are highly desirable. Ongoing evidence of professional development must be demonstrated. It is expected you will have an interest of the endocrine specialty. Further nursing career development is actively encouraged.

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 keep up to date with skills and knowledge

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 to us 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

• RN - minimum 18 months post registration experience
• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

• 6 months experience in Healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Hospital or equivalent work experience

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Teaching skills
• Competency in medication
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Cerner knowledge
• Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed St

London

W2 1NY

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290-MIC-1433