About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse posts at Whipps Cross University Hospital site
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work with the Team in Discharge Lounge. If you possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, good communication skills and IT skills have the ability to work within the team of staff and have a specialist interest in developing the service we provide then please apply.
Discharge Lounge is part of Complex Discharge Team.
Our aim is to care for each patient's individual needs with privacy, dignity and respect in an open and honest way. We acknowledge that every patient must be treated, as an individual with differing needs: Physical, psychological, spiritual, social and cultural.
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.
As a member of our Nursing team you will be required to provide skilled and flexible support to staff and patients within the Discharge Lounge.
You will be required to ensure that the patients waiting for discharge are cared for in a safe and comfortable environment. In addition the staff nurse is proactive in monitoring and anticipating patients' needs. This will entail the provision of care, liaison with wards and other agencies such as transport, pharmacy, Bed Managers and Site Managers.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Intravenous accreditation.
- RGN/RN
Desirable
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Nursing Experience.
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledgeable in profession.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well as a team member.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- 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
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team,
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the wards/ departments.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Clear and concise written communication.
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)