The Liver Service at King’s College Hospital is the best in Europe and is at the forefront of many innovative treatments for liver disease. Acting as a supra-regional and international referral centre, we care for all types of patients with liver disease, including those requiring hepatobiliary surgery, general hepatology, and pre- and post-transplant care.
In addition to our wards the department works closely with the Liver Intensive Care Unit, research facilities, outpatient centre, and dedicated theatres.
Todd Ward is a 21-bedded ward primarily caring for post-liver transplant patients. It also supports pre-transplant patients and those with a variety of liver conditions. You will develop a wide range of skills in both medical and surgical nursing in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Dawson Ward is a 21-bedded ward for patients who have undergone complex liver, pancreatic, or biliary surgery. You will develop excellent surgical nursing skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
We are looking for nurses with an interest in liver disease to join our experienced and friendly teams on Todd and Dawson wards. You should have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, and be dedicated to providing a high-quality patient experience in line with King’s Values. In return, we offer a robust local induction supported by our dedicated and experienced ward Practice Development Nurses (PDNs).
We welcome Newly Qualified Nurses to our team!
Nursing care is at the centre of all services delivered within the Liver Unit. We are a passionate team committed to ensuring our patients receive the highest standards of care. The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is integral to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
The planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care will be carried out to the highest standards, including maintaining clear and accurate patient records relevant to practice. To support this, we offer opportunities for development in specialist liver knowledge and the completion of bespoke liver nursing competencies.
We maintain exceptional nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure the highest level of care and expect that RNs will be empowered to maximise the quality of care they deliver.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Estrelita Balentogo Job title: Matron Email address:
[email protected]Era Balentogo
Liver Matron - Dawson Ward, LOPD & Liver Bed Managers
0203 299 1058
