Job Description

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.



There will be an opportunity to undertake an in house foundation course in neuroscience nursing which will provide the basic specialist understanding of how to look after patients with a wide range of neurosciences conditions and diagnoses. The Neuroscience Foundation Course was created as part of an initiative for the department to develop staff as well as to ensure safe and specialised practice is maintained.



Further training and courses will be available depending on your chosen career development pathway. This include 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.

We provide services across two sites:

Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill:

1 neurosurgical Ward with an integrated high dependency unit - Kinnier Wilson Ward



Urgent & emergency neurosurgery - David Marsden



Elective Neurosurgery & Telemetry - Murray Falconer Ward



Neurology and Traumatic Brain Injury Ward - Charles Polkey Ward



12 bedded HASU with 17 stroke rehabilitation beds - Friends Stroke Unit



Dedicated neuroradiology and outpatient departments.

Orpington Hospital:

2 x Neuro rehabilitation wards providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation to patients with a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions - Frank Cooksey and Ontario Wards



Join us and become a Neuro Hero!



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



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.