Newham serves one of the most diverse population in the country and our team here are committed to finding new and innovative ways of delivering healthcare to our community. We specialise in finding alternative ways to meet the needs of our community and look to deliver the best treatment and support in partnership with community and specialist providers rather than the traditional 'hospital model'. Working in these different settings can give staff a real opportunity to get to know their patients and the local area.

Main duties of the job

We have a huge range of clinical specialities on our medical wards which includes Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Care of the elderly, Acute Assessment Unit, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Stroke so a vast amount of experience and skills can be gained. There are opportunities for progression in banding and we actively encourage professional development and support courses that are relevant to the clinical area and can benefit patients.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Level 1
• In possession of or willing to undertake clinical teaching/mentorship course and undertake role of mentor

Experience

Essential

• Potential/ability to co-ordinate/manage shifts
• Basic management ability

Knowledge

Essential

• Aware of cultural and social influences on health and importance of respecting diversity and differences
• Current nursing practice developments and NHS reforms
• Understanding of research and its application to practice

Desirable

• Standard setting and quality assurance
• Importance of cost containment and resource management
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice

Skills

Essential

• Delegation skills, resource management
• Good interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Clinical expertise, able to work on own initiative and sound decision making
• Safe practitioner in the administration of medicines
• Willing to/evidence of expanded clinical skills - IV drug administration, cannulation, phlebotomy etc
• Effective communication skills and courteous attitude with patients, relatives and MDT, promoting team building and good working relations
• Neat and coherent written skills, attention to detail

Other

Essential

• Awareness of own limitations, realism in own abilities
• Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional development
• Flexible, adaptable and confident
• Has a good work attendance (sickness /absence) record
• Willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including different times of the day, night and weekend
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
• Willingness to work towards nurse-led practice initiatives and advanced skills
• Professional comportment and demeanor

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham Hospital

London

E13 8SL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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