Staff Nurse - Acute Medicine

Job overview

Due to an expansion of our bed capacity, we are currently offering 3 Registered Nurse substantive positions on Lady Skinner Ward 5 West. We are a 20-bedded Rehabilitation, Medical Unit and OPRAC at Charing Cross Hospital. Our ward specialises in caring for patients with rehabilitation needs and complex medical conditions. Our OPRAC unit is a one stop shop to prevent admissions to hospital. Patients have scans, X-Rays, see medics and often have infusions. We work closely with the all medical/surgical wards and discharge teams to ensure safe, effective, and team-led patient care.

We are seeking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our vibrant team. You’ll be supported by a wealth of clinical and administrative experience, including 1:1 coaching, regular in-house training, and a strong multidisciplinary team. Our busy yet supportive environment is ideal for developing new skills and building on existing ones.

What we offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements if possible
• Wellbeing support
• Staff recognition schemes

Optional benefits including cycle-to-work and car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and access to onsite leisure facilities

This is a fantastic opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced nurses who want to broaden their knowledge and experience in general medicine.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, effective, and individualised care to all patients ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met.
• Contribute to the continuous monitoring, maintenance and improvement of clinical care standards within the unit.
• Independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using evidence-based practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Support the leadership and coordination of the nursing team, assisting in the supervision and performance monitoring of junior staff to maintain high standards of care delivery.
• Respond promptly and professionally to concerns or complaints raised by patients, relatives and carers, taking appropriate action and escalating issues as necessary to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with legal, professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training to maintain competence and support service improvement.

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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.