Sister/ Charge Nurse

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 6 nurse on 8north ward – a 22 bedded Endocrinology/General Medical Ward at Charing Cross Hospital.
You will need experience of working on a medical ward, and be able to take charge of the ward.
A good knowledge of discharge processes would be very helpful, and an ability to proactively plan patient care with a caring and empathetic attitude is essential. You will be expected to mentor junior staff and students, to provide leadership on the ward, and deputise for the ward manager in their absence.
You will also need sound interpersonal, negotiation and decision making skills and be enthusiastic about promoting the highest standards of safe, patient centred care. 8north is an endocrine ward, so a good knowledge of caring for patients with diabetes would be helpful, as would experience of managing complex medical patients, working with the MDT, and being involved in discharge planning.
Benefits include opportunities for career development, flexible working and wellbeing, plus a staff recognition scheme. Also, take advantage of optional benefits including the cycle to work and car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure activities. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. You’ll be working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
To assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team
To deputise for the Ward Manager when required
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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

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