Staff Nurse - HDU

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their expanding High Dependency Unit. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art heart centre, delivering exceptional patient care and participating in nurse-led research. You will be part of a dynamic team, committed to high-quality healthcare, where your skills and values will contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Self-Rostering

Childcare Vouchers

Excellent Pension Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and degree in relevant field.
• Experience in acute care and caring for critically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care for critically ill patients.
• Mentor and support colleagues in their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Adaptability

Empathy

Positive Attitude

Education

Registered Nurse (RN1)

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Intravenous Accreditation

Mentorship Preparation Course

Job description

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Do you have experience of working in an Acute, High Dependency or critical care setting?

Do you want to work in the UKs newest and most technologically advanced heart centre?

Do you want the opportunity to participate in nurse-led research? Are you looking for a new opportunity…?

Here is your chance to be part of the new and expanding High Dependency Unit within the Adult Critical Care setting. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to be part of the delivery of world-class healthcare.

Our HDU cares for patients following a variety of complex cardiothoracic and cardiovascular procedures.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit to lead a team of nurses to deliver high-quality care.

If you are passionate and committed to the development and application of high-quality patient care as we are, we want to hear from you!

You must be able to work a combination of long days, night shifts, and weekends to meet the demands of the service.

Main duties of the job:

1. Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for critically ill Level 2 patients, ensuring quality care and patient safety are paramount.
2. Support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills.
3. Promote practice development within High Dependency.
4. Fulfil local/trust requirements in specified audit or project work.
5. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations, Environmental Health Act, and attending mandatory training.
6. Provide skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

As part of our commitment to enhancing the working lives of our staff, we provide:

• Flexible self-rostering, including long days and night shifts, in line with our local guidelines
• Childcare vouchers and family-friendly policies
• An excellent pension scheme and staff benefits
• Career progression opportunities

We are dedicated to creating a culture of continuous learning that actively supports the personal and professional growth of all team members.

Working for our organisation:

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a new course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care, and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values and behaviours are visible and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of UK
• Degree or equivalent in relevant field of study
• Intravenous accreditation
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
• Evidence of professional development, e.g., acute care skills training

Experience:

• Previous acute ward experience
• Experience in caring for acutely unwell patients or Level 2 patients or equivalent

Knowledge:

• Full understanding of the NMC The Code: professional standards (2015) and revalidation process to maintain professional registration
• Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues
• Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent

Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing workload
• Willingness to broaden knowledge and work towards specific competencies
• Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
• Ability to communicate with patients empathetically regarding their treatment and procedures
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly manner
• Clear verbal communication within the multidisciplinary team
• Concise written communication
• Ability to manage own workload
• Effective communication at all levels across the ward/department and CAG