To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care. To work effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT). To uphold a duty of care and clinical governance. To maintain own and others’ knowledge of clinical excellence.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
• Clinical expertise relevant to the area
• Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Appropriate UK professional registration

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Ensure good standards of care for patients are maintained at all times.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Involve and support patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.
• Promote well-being and involve patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal communication at all times.
• Maintain contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seek advice from more senior or experienced staff where appropriate.
• Observe a general duty of care for the health, safety, and well-being of yourself, colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital.
• Ensure all rules, policies, procedures, and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy at all times.
• Adhere to the Trust’s policy on equality and diversity, respecting each patient’s cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexuality.
• Strictly follow the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.
• Take responsibility for your own personal development and remain up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Be aware of current research and its implications for your ward or specialty.
• Act as a role model at all times.
• Act as a practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.
• Work with appropriate teaching staff to support effective staff development—for yourself and others.
• Participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

About King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 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.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

Application Process

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.