Staff Nurse - Neuroscience Wards in Orpington

We are looking for caring and committed nurses who:

• Are proud to be part of our evolving profession and have the desire to develop their skills and knowledge in Neuroscience Nursing.
• Offer a high level of person-centered nursing care to patients and their families.
• Acknowledge that effective Multi-disciplinary teamwork enhances the quality of care we provide our patients and their families.
• Are kind and thrive on helping others and see our neuroscience unit as ‘one team’.

In return, we will provide you with opportunities for continuing professional development and work with you to develop your desired career pathway. You will be supported and guided by the ward manager, the current band 6 team and your band 5 peers. Further knowledge and support will be provided by our CNS, Nurse Consultants, Matrons and Head of Nursing along with our Consultant body and AHP to enhance both yours and our patient’s experience at KCH. Further training and courses will be available depending on your chosen career development pathway. This includes access to excellent educational opportunities, from both in-house to university based degree and masters programs.

The regional Neuroscience service at King’s serves a population of 3.8 million and has an international reputation for providing a wide range of expert clinical services for both regional and local patients. Our neuroscience service is continually evolving and offers new and exciting career options for our nursing team. This strong clinical specialty, combined with a nursing team committed to high clinical standards and a supportive environment, makes us a compelling career option for ambitious neuroscience nurses.

Clinical Practice:

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seeking advice from more senior / experienced members of staff where appropriate.
• Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients’ needs are met.
• Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
• Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission / discharge of patients.
• Keeping the ward / unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and / or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance:

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Trust’s policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patient’s cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.

Personal Professional Development:

• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward / unit speciality.
• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.
• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.
• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Education and Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment.
• Clinical expertise relevant to the area.
• Awareness and understanding of current ac.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads.
• Able to manage patients' emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.