Charge Nurse

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in the UK seeks a dedicated Charge Nurse for Kinnier Wilson Ward. The role involves providing expert holistic care, managing clinical responsibilities, and supporting the development of nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care. This position contributes to a reputable institution that emphasizes quality care and sustainable healthcare practices across its facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical areas in nursing.
• Ability to provide high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Excellent communication skills to update patients and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care to patients and relatives.
• Take managerial responsibility in delegated situations.
• Lead and develop nursing staff on the ward.
• Evaluate and coordinate patient care with the clinical team.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care are maintained.

Skills

Expert holistic care

Leadership development

Effective communication

Clinical expertise

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, professional, enthusiastic, dedicated and forward thinking individual to act as a Charge Nurse for Kinnier Wilson Ward.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital.
• Take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department.
• Assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement.
• Act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
• Act as a positive role model to junior staff members.
• Ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co‑ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• Accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients' condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• Act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• Ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient's condition and the treatment delivered.
• Ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• Ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• Ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• Uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• Support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• Contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 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.