Staff Nurse

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Are you ready to jump into the world of Major Trauma Nursing? Our team is seeking a motivated and forward thinking nurse to join our team.

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As part of the North-West London Major Trauma Centre at St. Mary's Hospital, Major Trauma Ward is a 19 bedded ward delivering level 1 care to a complex group of poly-trauma patients including intracranial, spinal cord and column injuries, as well as cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopaedic, plastic, general surgery and maxillofacial injuries. This busy and fast paced ward delivers expert care to patients with tracheostomies, external ventricular and lumbar drains, invasive analgesia and has five beds for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Our daily multidisciplinary approach to patient care allows us to achieve the best outcomes for our patients, who may be facing life changing injuries as a result of trauma.

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Our structured approach to development through the National Trauma Nurses Group competencies with strong support networks for preceptorship, mentorship and professional development ensures you get the very best from your career with us. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will be part of a part of an established team with clinical education support who will help drive you through your Band 5 journey.

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To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.

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To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision

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To keep up to date with skills and knowledge

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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.

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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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

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As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

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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.

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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.