Senior Staff Nurse

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Job summary

As a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse you will be part of the ward leadership team and will lead, support and grow a team of nurses & HCAs to deliver excellent care for patients experiencing stroke.

What we offer:

• You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Ward Manager, Lead Nurse & Clinical Practice Educator.
• On-going training which includes the Stroke Management & Care course, in-house training and ward-based specialist learning.
• Access to a wide range of learning, development and innovation opportunities.
• Quality Improvement & Leadership courses.
• Full induction programme.

Help take your career in the right direction, develop your leadership, competencies and confidence with us and join our growing team.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we receive 10 applications prior to the advertised closing date.

Please contact the hiring manager if you have any questions about this process.

Please ensure that you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process.

"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 about the flexibility you may need".

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for:- The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for adults in their care.

- The post holder will use specialist knowledge and competence gained through post registration courses in caring for adults.

- Will be expected to supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff.

- In the absence of the Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the safe running of the ward on a shift by shift basis and will act as a deputy representing the Ward Manager in their absence.

- Support the Ward Manager to deliver safe and effective care, ensuring adequate staffing levels including skill mix and patient ratios.

- Contribute to ward development plans, including participation in ward accreditation and Pathway to Excellence activities.

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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

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.

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.

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

• NMC Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Teaching
• Basic IT skills.
• Knowledge of speciality.
• Competency in medication management, including IV medications.

Desirable

• Quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6.
• Experience of working in a relevant clinical setting

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Teaching
• Basic IT skills.
• Knowledge of speciality.
• Competency in medication management, including IV medications.

Desirable

• Quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6.
• Experience of working in a relevant clinical setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

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