Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
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.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
Ward 4C at the Barts Thorax Centre
(4th Floor at the Barts Heart Centre)
We are looking for a band 5 staff nurse OR (newly qualified working towards PIN) to join our team, we are based at Barts Heart Centre in the historical part of London. Ward 4c is a busy 26 bedded Thoracic (Lung) and Breast surgical ward. We care mainly for oncology and trauma patient’s pre and post operatively. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, professional, enthusiastic and be flexible in this post. You will be accountable to the Ward manager and work closely with nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to provide direct patient care and enhance the well-being of patients by developing specific clinical competencies and enhancing knowledge through a lifelong learning approach
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- RGN/ RN
Desirable criteria
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous ward experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in cardiothoracic setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues.
- Ability to identify deteriorating Patients.
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
- Can prove basic computer knowledge in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/information safely and correctly.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
- Ability to prioritise clinical work Effectively
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage own workload.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Sanderson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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