Band 6- Junior Sister

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with complex liver conditions. The role includes acting as a shift leader, delivering skilled nursing care, and supporting the education and training of junior staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in liver care and advanced communication skills. Flexible hours and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current and recent experience caring for patients with liver disease.
• Experience of teaching/mentorship.
• Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled, evidence-based nursing care to patients with liver disease.
• Act as a shift leader, coordinating care and managing the ward safely.
• Participate in education and development of team members.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Understanding of basic managerial skills

Education

Evidence of continuing education

Liver course

Job description

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with complex liver conditions, including pre- and post liver transplant patients. This is a fast-paced, high specialised clinical area requiring advanced clinical skills, strong leadership and a compassionate approach.

You will support the Ward Manager in leading the team, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care and contributing to the ongoing development of staff and services. You will act as a role model and clinical expert, promoting excellence in practice and supporting patients through often life-changing diagnoses and treatments.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver skilled, evidence-based nursing care to patients with acute and chronic liver disease, including those undergoing liver transplantation.
• Act as a shift leader, coordinating care, managing the ward safely and supporting junior staff.
• Participate in and support the education, training and development of team members, including students and newly qualified nurses.
• Liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team, including hepatologist, transplant team, dieticians, physiotherapist and specialist nurses.
• Participate in clinical audits.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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 link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

For more information on working at The Royal Free London, please see the attached Job description and Person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing education
• Liver course

Experience

• Current and recent experience caring for patients with liver disease
• Experience of teaching/mentorship
• Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit

Skills

• Advanced communication skills
• Understanding of basic managerial skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.