About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Sister/ Charge Nurse position in the Gastroenterology Ward C4 at St. Helier Hospital. We are a 19-bedded unit that cares for a wide range of patients with Medical Gastro conditions, such as Liver disorders, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatitis, and many others . Candidates should have a background in gastroenterology or equivalent experience in a fast-paced acute clinical setting. Oversee the care of patients with complex GI and hepatology conditions (such as acute upper/lower GI bleeds, inflammatory bowel disease/IBD, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and nutritional support like Total Parenteral Nutrition or TPN) You should be dynamic, energetic and committed to the specialty.
You will need to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to take on this role. You should also be able to demonstrate experience and proven project management skills, evidence of maintaining standards and leadership within the clinical setting. Providing excellent nursing care should be a priority ensuring that high standards are continually maintained and developed further as practice develops/changes. This role is also about developing others so you should enjoy working with, motivating and encouraging junior members of the team, helping to develop new skills and confidence. You will be fully supported by the ward manager, current team of nurses, and other healthcare support workers within the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high quality nursing care working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential
- Registered General Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Good Basic Education and experience in the speciality
- Post registration course in the speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of other courses and training appropriate to specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- computer skills
management
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of managing a small team
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.
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM1 5AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)