The regional Neuroscience service at King’s serves a population of 3.8 million and has an international reputation for providing a wide range of expert clinical services for both regional and local patients. Our neuroscience service is continually evolving and offers new and exciting career options for our nursing team. This strong clinical specialty, combined with a nursing team committed to high clinical standards and a supportive environment, makes us a compelling career option for ambitious neuroscience nurses.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CARING AND COMMITTED NURSES WHO:

Are proud to be part of our evolving profession and have the desire to develop their skills and knowledge in Neuroscience Nursing.
Offer a high level of person-centered nursing care to patients and their families.
Acknowledge that effective multi-disciplinary teamwork enhances the quality of care we provide to our patients and their families.
Are kind, thrive on helping others, and see our neuroscience unit as “one team.”
In return, we will provide you with opportunities for continuing professional development and work with you to develop your desired career pathway. You will be supported and guided by the ward manager, the current Band 6 team, and your Band 5 peers.
Further knowledge and support will be provided by our CNS, Nurse Consultants, Matrons, and Head of Nursing, along with our Consultant body and Allied Health Professionals, to enhance both your experience and that of our patients at KCH.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.
Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
Ensuring contemporaneous record-keeping at all times.
Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through :
Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients’ needs are met.
Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
Liaising with discharge coordinators/bed managers to ensure effective admission and discharge of patients.
Keeping the ward/unit sister/charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

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