Staff Nurse

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare institution in the City of Westminster is looking for a dedicated Staff Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills. The role demands flexibility and a passion for emergency care. You'll be responsible for delivering high quality nursing care, supervising junior staff, and adhering to professional conduct standards. Join one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts and contribute to a community-centered healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated suitability for the position with strong clinical knowledge.
• Able to provide high quality nursing care and support to relatives.
• Experience within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients.
• Supervise and teach junior members of staff.
• Ensure compliance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication abilities

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for emergency care

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

The ED is a regional centre for Hyper Acute Stroke, the Institute of Liver Studies, and primary angioplasty, featuring a 10‑bedbed resuscitation area with a nursing ratio of 2:1. We care for patients from a diverse inner‑city population, and we are proud that the diversity of our community is reflected in both our staff and our recruitment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to relatives.
• Work with support, within a multi‑disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients from admission to discharge.
• Supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.
• Maintain own personal development with support.
• Deliver a high standard of evidence‑based care to patients.
• Ensure good standards of care for patients are maintained at all times.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Involve and support patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.
• Promote well‑being and involve patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal communication at all times.
• Maintain contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seek advice from more senior or experienced staff where appropriate.

Upholding Duty of Care and Clinical Governance

• Observe a general duty of care for the health, safety, and well‑being of yourself, colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital.
• Ensure all rules, policies, procedures, and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy at all times.
• Adhere to the Trust's policy on equality and diversity, respecting each patient's cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexuality.
• Strictly follow the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.

Professional Development and Education

• Take responsibility for your own personal development and remain up‑to‑date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Be aware of current research and its implications for your ward or specialty.
• Act as a role‑model at all times.
• Act as a practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.
• Work with appropriate teaching staff to support effective staff development for yourself and others.
• Participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse. We are seeking a motivated and innovative nurse with strong clinical knowledge and skills, excellent communication abilities, and a demonstrated suitability for the position. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about emergency care.

About the Trust

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15 000 staff across 5 main sites in South East London. It provides a full range of local and specialist services, and is a Major Trauma Centre for South East London and Kent.

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