Band 5 Staff Nurse - East Wing 10 HDU

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses for their East Wing 10 High Dependency Unit in London. This state-of-the-art facility provides high-quality level 2 patient care within a dynamic Critical Care department. Join a friendly and welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences while embracing opportunities for professional growth. The role offers a chance to work with critically ill patients, ensuring their needs are met through comprehensive assessments and collaborative care. If you thrive under pressure and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience working in a team and hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate patient documentation.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Tools

Electronic Patient Records (EPR)

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Band 5 Staff Nurse - East Wing 10 HDU, London

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Client:

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job overview

Band 5 Staff Nurse – East Wing 10 High Dependency Unit

Our Unit is looking for you!

East Wing 10 is a state-of-the-art, new and improved 15 bedded unit, and we are looking for enthusiastic and energised nurses to join our friendly, welcoming team on this new venture to deliver high-quality level 2 patient care. EW10 HDU is an integral part of the large and dynamic Critical Care department at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), caring for both surgical and medical patients. These patients often require support of one or more organs, such as with non-invasive ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and advanced cardiovascular support, all of which require close monitoring and observation.

The upgraded facilities and enhanced infection control measures will improve our ability to cater to the complex needs of critically ill patients. Guy’s and St Thomas’ are committed to investing in our hospital environments to continue improving care and patient experience. This is one of several capital projects undertaken at GSTT that will enhance facilities for patients.

Closing date: 7th July 2024

Interview date: 22nd July 2024

Main duties of the job

We seek nurses with a willingness to learn, who thrive under pressure and can adapt and refine their skills according to the demands of the unit.

Would you like to work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in one of the UK's largest Critical Care departments? We are recruiting experienced & motivated nurses to work in Critical Care, no previous critical care experience required (High Dependency or Intensive Care), seeking an innovative, challenging, and inspirational career experience.

Working for our organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care including heart and lung, cancer, and renal services, as well as local hospital and community services for Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a strong tradition of clinical and scientific achievement, and as part of King’s Health Partners, we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, combining clinical services, teaching, and research. We host a biomedical research centre established with King’s College London in 2007, along with dedicated clinical research facilities.

With around 22,700 staff, we are one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and a major local employer. We aim to reflect the diversity of our communities and develop partnerships with local people, patients, NHS organizations, local authorities, charities, and GPs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Carrying out clinical practice within designated areas, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluations from admission to discharge.
• Applying knowledge across work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• Ensuring patients receive high-quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, respecting their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
• Recognising and avoiding situations detrimental to patients’ health and wellbeing.
• Using observations to develop nursing assessments and care plans.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients’ nursing needs.
• Ensuring safe and appropriate discharge planning for patients.
• Performing nursing procedures and treatments to high standards.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to determine treatments and nursing priorities.
• Taking detailed histories, assessing health and wellbeing, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Undertaking prescribed physical observations and reporting exceptions.
• Administering prescribed medications, including blood transfusions.
• Practising in line with the NMC code and maintaining professional development.
• Adhering to health and safety policies and local protocols.
• Providing patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with fire safety, manual handling policies, and ensuring team awareness.
• Managing sensitive information related to patients, staff, and relatives.
• Communicating effectively within the multidisciplinary team and with patients and relatives.
• Participating in handovers and acting as team leader or member as needed.

Person specification

Knowledge/Qualification

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Experience

• Experience working in a team and hospital setting.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• Completion of preceptorship.

Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical and professional issues.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Electronic Patient Records (EPR).

Guy’s and St Thomas’ values diversity and is committed to equality and non-discrimination in employment and care. We review policies regularly to ensure fair treatment of all staff and patients.