Job summaryAre you a team player who is caring, fair and open? Do you wish to be involved in providing direct care to patients? Then come and join our team in the Same day Emergency care unit.
As a registered nurse you will lead and deliver high standards of care consistently and with compassion, empathy, respect and dignity.
We expect all our staff to be competent in their roles and therefore we commit to providing you with a high level of training to ensure you have the skills you need to achieve.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 registered nurses who is passionate about delivering high standards of care to ensure a positive patient experience. You need to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
The ability to work as part of a team and commitment to give high-quality care whilst adhering to Trust values and behaviors is essential.
About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilitiesTo provide a high standard of safe individualized, holistic and evidence-based patient-focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
The postholder will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and/or the implementation and evaluation of programme of patient care. Carry out pathways of care under supervision and, when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior and/or unqualified staff including student nurses and health care support workers. As part of managerial and clinical development, under supervision, take charge of the team/ward whilst undertaking a variable shift pattern as directed by the ward manager to satisfy the needs of the service. Maintain clinical study and undertake further personal and professional development in line with Trust policies.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Experience as a Staff Nurse
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable- Understanding of evidence- based practice and clinical governance e.g incident reporting.
CommunicationEssential- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people and understand the importance of the highest standards of customer care
- The ability to communicate with patients on a range of matters
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
Aptitudes, Personal CharacteristicsEssential- Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
- Patient centered in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
- Flexible, Adaptable and Reliable
- Awareness of Equality Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in Nursing
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of NMC code.
Other RequirementsEssential- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Education and Professional QualificationsEssential- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of work-based learning and ability to meet competencies.
Royal Free shared commitmentsEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Skills and aptitudesEssential- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with; patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
- IT skills. Maintaining a safe clinical environment.
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
