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Job summary

Main area
Neurosciences Neurosciences
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-6395396RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£34,089 - £41,498 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Neurology Patients Investigation Unit

Band 5

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 fresh 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, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff  Nurse on the Neurology Patients Investigation Unit-11D ward , fix term contract for 12 months – Maternity cover. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of using computers. This job will offer the applicant the opportunity to explore areas of clinical research as well as performing clinical duties in a supportive environment with scope to grow both professionally and clinically. You could be a part of new emerging treatments for neurology as well as being a pivotal role in pioneering new and stimulating services for all neurology patients. This post will involve delivering an expert nursing infusion service to patients receiving a variety of infusions for their neurological conditions as well as being an integral member of the research team. You will work in a tight knit, fast paced, enthusiastic, friendly expert nurse led service, on a specialist unit, based at The Royal London Hospital in the East End of London. We welcome informal visits.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
  • To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as required and maintain own personal development with support.
  • To provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies.

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 fresh 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, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all 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

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist course (or experience) in Neurology care

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Neuroscience experience
  • Experience working in day unit setting.
  • Cannulation and venepuncture experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and care standards for Clinical drug infusion
  • Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
  • Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests.
Desirable criteria
  • Current knowledge of neurological conditions and research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Theresa Velarde
Job title
Matron - Neurosciences
Email address
[email protected]
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