Job Description

As a registered nurse Band 5, you will work within our surgical nursing team to deliver high standards of patient care. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about surgical nursing

Surgical ward 3 is a 20-bedded female surgical ward caring for acute and elective surgical patients.



This ward specialises in gynaecology and general surgery. The patients are admitted from Emergency Department, clinics, theatre, ITU and other surgical wards. The environment is highly acute and challenging but has a lot of scope to learn and assist your knowledge to progress to other speciality posts.



If you are passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to your patients and would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, this department provides a fantastic opportunity, and we would welcome your application.



The post holder will form part of the team to lead on the delivery of high-quality evidence based care for both patients and their families and carers. The post holder will be required to work closely with the Ward Manager and integrated multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will also be an excellent clinical role model and mentor facilitating the development of junior staff and student nurses.



We aim to deliver a high standard of clinical care with seven day senior nurse coverage. The post holder must be equipped to give high quality care, use specialist surgical knowledge and prioritise workload.



You must have excellent customer care, communication and interpersonal skills, flexible and able to adapt to and support change in this growing and developing environment. You will participate in the national and local audits used to identify ways we can maintain and improve the care we offer our patients. We are able to offer a wide range of opportunity and training to support your personal development.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1.8 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.



Main Duties and Responsibilities



Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through:

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 multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

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 through:

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. Staff Nurse (Band 5) Date of Origin: June 2009 3 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.