Registered Nurse; Staff Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse)
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate nursing care to patients within the clinical setting. The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care programs, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and safety.

Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with NMC guidelines and local policies.
• Monitor patients' conditions, recognize clinical deterioration, and
  ** escalate
  * * concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and contemporaneous electronic and paper medical records.
• Provide physical and emotional support to patients, families, and carers.

2. Teamwork & Communication

• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Supervise, mentor, and support care staff, healthcare assistants (HCAs), and student nurses.

3. Quality, Safety & Governance

• Adhere strictly to infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Report incidents, near misses, or hazards using the appropriate reporting system.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications

• Essential:
  Valid and active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with a current PIN.
• Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) in Health and Social Care, alongside a recognized Nursing Degree/Diploma.
• Essential: A clear and satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS) check.

Experience & Knowledge

• Essential:
  Minimum 3 years of post-qualification clinical nursing experience in a similar healthcare environment.
• Essential:
  Strong understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct and current UK nursing standards