Staff Nurse for Respiratory Medicine - William Gull Ward

As an experienced band 5 nurse on William Gull ward, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning care and the implementation and evaluation of care pathways without direct supervision.
Following a period of orientation and professional development you may have management responsibility and be in-charge of the ward on certain shifts, in addition to supervising junior members of staff. You will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.
You will be accountable for your own professional actions, ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
You will demonstrate our trust values at all times and be a role model for more junior members of staff., + Clinical Duties
+ Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
+ Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
+ To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
+ To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
+ Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
+ Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
+ Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
+ Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements.
+ Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
+ Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
+ Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
+ Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
+ Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
+ Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
+ Professional Responsibilities
+ Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
+ Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.
+ Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
+ Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives
+ Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the Performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan).
+ Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
+ Will adopt a patient orientated approach to work
+ Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
+ Will ensure that the Hospital's policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.
+ Will be familiar with the ward's fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies.
+ Will be fully conversant with the trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward understand the procedure.
+ Will establish a relationship with a clinical supervisor
+ Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.
+ Communication
+ Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues.
+ Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients/clients
+ Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
+ Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff other members of the care team and management.
+ Will give and receive day/night reports. Acting as team leader/member/co-ordinator as necessary.
+ Report to the Doctor/Sister/Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patient's conditions, both verbally and in writing as necessary.
+ Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel
+ Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation.
+ Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care.
+ Education & Professional Development
Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.
+ Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward.
+ Act as mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team.
+ Act as preceptor for newly qualified members of staff.
+ Act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff.
+ Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the university.
+ Take every opportunity to maintain and improve knowledge and competence, and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
+ Local Area Variation to Core Job Description
+ To complete competencies specific to the post
+ This job description forms the basis of the roles duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work
The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including:
Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information
Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000, post holders must apply the Trust's FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.
Information Governance
All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.
Equal Opportunities
Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.
Health and Safety
All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trust's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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Although not essential, candidates with previous experience of managing patients with long-term and acute respiratory conditions is preferred. Additional education and development opportunities will be available to successful candidates.

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS., We have vacancies for experienced Staff Nurses on William Gull ward, which is one of our medical wards, specialising in respiratory medicine., Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.