About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a new Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy orthopaedics ward, St Elizabeths, our ward which specialises in orthopaedics, including spinal surgery and trauma as well as some general surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will demonstrate extensive experience in orthopaedics and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice
Job description Job responsibilities
Carry out planned care for a group of patients with support from senior staff. Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care. Assist in performing safe effective care for patients requiring advanced clinical skills. Recognise when changes in patients condition occur and take appropriate action. Assist and advise unregistered staff in the delivery of patient care. Assist in the safe transfer of critically ill patients. Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly. Contribute to the delivery of the Hospitals Nursing Strategy and the Hospitals Strategic Objectives. Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospital policies. To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident. Be aware of and adhere to Hospital policies and procedures. To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Senior Nurse and Ward Manager.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration Diploma/degree in relevant subject Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities 1 year post registration experience medical ward or setting Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development
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.
Employer details Employer name The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address 60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)