Job Description

An exciting opportunity have arisen for an experienced nurse to apply for Band 6 ward sister/charge nurse position on 7 South 'Gastroenterology ward' St Marks Hospital.



We are seeking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team and support the workforce in continuous development of excellent standards of nursing care and be part of this innovative, multi-professional team on the ward. You must have interest and passion in developing your career in gastroenterology.



7 South is a 34-bedded St. Mark's Hospital ward based at Ealing hospital site. Working within this environment is not only exciting but allows and enables our team to be involved in delivering high quality care with support of some of the world-known gastroenterology Consultants and the work undertaken by St Marks is recommended by many around the world.



If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!



Please Note that this is only a one-year maternity cover post.



Are you looking for a new challenge in a senior role and to learn or enhance your existing knowledge and clinical skills?



Are you passionate about delivering high standards of care with an interest in gastroenterology?



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to apply for a Band 6 charge Nurse/Team Sister position in Ward 7-South Gastroenterology Ward in Ealing Hospital London North West Healthcare Trust.



We are seeking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to work with the clinical nurse manager to continuously assist and support the development of the nursing workforce, maintaining standards of nursing care, patient safety, and experience.



You need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to actively take charge of the ward in the absence of the clinical nurse manager or Matron.



You must have considerable experience to include Gastrointestinal/Hepatology Nursing, You will be required to demonstrate confidence and competency to lead a team and effectively manage a group of patients ensuring that standards are maintained at all times.



London NorthWest University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.



Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

St Mark's Hospital:

an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel diseases.

Ealing Hospital:

a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.

Northwick Park Hospital:

home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

Central Middlesex Hospital:

our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.



We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.



The successful candidate will be required to work on the ward as required, deputising in the absence of the ward manager and must be proactive with an interest in providing excellent care to all patients on the ward.



To co-ordinate a shift and deputise in the absence of the ward manager.

To ensure that all patients are provided with a high standard of nursing care.



To be responsible for a group of patients during the shift.



To facilitate daily staff allocation and updates on EPRO/safe care.



To engage in clinical audits on the ward.



To act as a mentor and assessor to student nurses and other junior staff.

To work, supervise and assist clinically on the ward as required.



Please see the attached job description for full duties and role responsibilities