About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled nurse with clinical experience or a strong interest in caring for Outpatient Service Users.
This is a permanent Band 4 position, working 37.5 hours per week with shifts of 7.5 hours each.
You will have excellent clinical knowledge and skills and enjoy Multidisciplinary team working.
You will have the opportunity to:
Develop Outpatients Services knowledge and clinical skills. Participate in audits and quality improvement projects. Become part of a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team Committed to delivering accessible, high quality, evidence-based care.
Main duties of the job
To support the departmental leadership in the provision of professional role modelling that inspires the professional development of nursing within outpatients To assist the departmental leadership in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. To ensure effective operational management of outpatient clinics to ensure standards are monitored and maintained /improved To work with the multi-professional team on patient pathway and to enhance the quality of the patient experience whilst reducing delays, and ensuring patient flows are managed within elective access targets Ensure local governance structures are in place and participate on delegated projects Support strategies to improve the patient experience across multidisciplinary groups within outpatients and the outpatient pathways. To assist in the professional development and appraisal of junior staff through their line management structure
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.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
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 Essential
Registered Nurse (Nursing Associate) Relevant post-registration clinical course/s Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse Nursing Associate Understanding of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Desirable
Minimum 6 Months post Registration
Skills Essential
Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills Effective time management for self and others Able to manage difficult situations effectively. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)