About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse who wants to join our dynamic diverse team within the Acute Medical Unit at St Mary's Hospital. The successful candidates must have good decision-making skills, enhance clinical experience with good managerial skills in managing and leading a busy Acute Assessment Area in delivering patient centered care within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team. If you are looking for a career in Acute Medicine & you're enthusiastic with the ability to lead & work in a fast-paced clinical environment, this is a fantastic opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills with the support of an experienced senior team. We're committed to developing and supporting a modern career framework for our nurses & you will be supported every step of your career pathway. Our focus is on developing the nursing leaders of the future. We offer strong support networks for leadership and professional development to ensure you get the very best from your career with us. It's a chance to develop your skills as part of a highly capable team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn & develop.
Main duties of the job
Leading the nursing team during the shift and allocating staff according to patient needs and acuity. Coordinating patient flow -- admissions, transfers, discharges and escalation of delays. Assessing and prioritising patients, ensuring deteriorating or high-risk patients receive prompt attention. Overseeing safe patient care, including medication administration, observations, care plans, infection prevention and clinical documentation. Escalating concerns to the nurse in charge, medical team, outreach/critical care or other services when appropriate. Supporting and supervising staff, including newly qualified nurses, students and healthcare assistants. Managing staffing issues, including breaks, sickness, workload and redeployment where necessary. Communicating with the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives to maintain continuity of care. Maintaining clinical standards, policies and patient-safety procedures, including incident reporting. Responding to emergencies and deterioration, and ensuring appropriate emergency procedures are followed. Supporting discharge planning, working with doctors, therapists, social care and community services. Acting as the senior nurse on the unit when required, making decisions about priorities and escalating operational or clinical problems. Contributing to audits, quality improvement, teaching and staff development.
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
Professional Registration Essential
Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
Desirable
Evidence of relevant specialist or advanced clinical development.
Clinical experience Essential
Significant post-registration nursing experience in an acute clinical environment.
Desirable
Experience specifically within an Acute Medical Unit (AMU), acute medicine, emergency department or similar high-acuity setting.
Clinical Skills Essential
Ability to assess, prioritise and manage patients with a range of acute and complex clinical needs.
Desirable
Experience managing patients with complex medical conditions and clinical deterioration within an AMU setting.
Staff development Essential
Ability to support, supervise, mentor and develop junior staff and students.
Desirable
Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisor or equivalent qualification.
Communication Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience managing complex or challenging conversations with patients, relatives or staff.
Organization and prioritization Essential
Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and maintain safe standards of care in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
Experience coordinating patient flow, admissions, transfers and discharges within an acute setting.
Quality Improvement Essential
Commitment to maintaining and improving standards of patient care.
Desirable
Experience leading or participating in service improvement or change-management projects.
Education and Development Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical competence.
Desirable
Relevant leadership, management, teaching or specialist nursing qualification.
IT and Documentation Essential
Ability to use electronic patient records and other relevant clinical information systems effectively.
Desirable
Experience with specific electronic patient record systems used within acute hospital settings.
Professional values Essential
Demonstrates compassion, integrity, professionalism and commitment to equality, dignity and person-centred care.
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in initiatives promoting patient experience or staff wellbeing.
Leadership experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of providing clinical leadership and coordinating nursing care within a busy clinical environment.
Desirable
Previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Sister or equivalent senior nursing role.
Patient safety Essential
Good understanding of patient safety, risk management, safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
Desirable
Experience leading or contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement or patient safety initiatives.
Patient deterioration Essential
Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to the deteriorating patient and escalate concerns in a timely manner.
Desirable
Relevant training or experience in advanced assessment, acute care or enhanced clinical skills.
Team management Essential
Ability to coordinate and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams and allocate staff according to patient needs.
Desirable
Experience with workforce planning, staff rostering and managing staffing challenges.
Flexibility Essential
Willingness to work flexibly according to service requirements, including shifts, weekends and bank holidays where required.
Desirable
Experience working across different acute clinical areas or supporting service changes.
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 St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)