Experienced Staff Nurse - Dorcas Ward
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE1 9RT
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 September 2026
5 days left
Job description
Dorcas Ward is a 28 bedded thoracic surgical ward specialising in patients with respiratory conditions and Lung cancer. Dorcas Ward provides the highe...
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a wonderful nursing team at Guys Hospital.
Dorcas Ward is a 28 bedded surgical ward specialising in patients with respiratory conditions and Lung cancer.
Dorcas Ward provides the highest quality of nursing care to both male and female patients, on emergency and planned admission pathways.
Post holder will be responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- knowledge of patients on a surgical pathway
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Experience of working in cardio-thoracics, Respiratory medicine or ITU
- Must have NHS or Ireland experience in an acute ward setting
Desirable
- Skills required for managing chest drains
- Skilled in managing post operative pain
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Experience at co-ordinating a shift
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register with active PIN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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