Job summaryThe post holder will work with the Day Surgery Matron and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of care and staff development, as part of the Day Surgery Team. In addition he/she will provide specialist care, support and deputise for the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.Following progression through the foundation gateway, the post holder will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge to progress through the second gateway when they will be expected to carry out all relevant duties without supervision, as delegated by line manager.Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.Main duties of the jobTo provide high quality, effective, individualised pre and post-operative care to all patients.To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervisionTo assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team to deliver high quality patient care.To deputise for the Senior Sister or Charge nurse when required.To co-ordinate in the clinical area on rotation basis.To provide teaching and learning environment for the student nurses, trainee Operating Department Practitioners (ODP), Health Care Assistants (HCA) and junior staff to achieve their learning outcome.To ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary team for the continuity and effective patient care.About usAt 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssentialRegistered NurseRegistered ODPDesirableLeadership CourseExperienceEssentialMinimum of 3 years at pay band 5 within a relevant specialityExperience of supervision of junior staff, teaching mentoring or equivalent courseKnowledge of research and auditAbility to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.DesirableEvidence of continuing professional development, this will be a relevant post-registration qualification or equivalent experienceExperience of change managementSkills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssentialCompetent interpersonal skills.Able to manage difficult situations.Able to prioritise and meet deadlinesBasic IT skillsEffective time management for self and othersFlexibleDesirableAble to manage difficult situations effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressCharing Cross HospitalLondonW6 8RFEmployer's websitehttps://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)