Job summary
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, well motivated and innovative thinking Junior Sister/Charge Nurses to join our busy Paediatric Unit at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Hampstead Site. The role is for individuals who can work flexiblyacross out three main areas: 20 bedded children's inpatients ward; 9 bedded ambulatory/day surgery ward and Children Outpatients, you may be required to support the Paediatric Emergency Department. This will provide you with well rounded acute children's nursing experience at a Band 6 level with opportunity for further professional development.
We care for children age 0-18yrs old. Our speciality includes Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic and General Surgery, Allergy, Gastroenterology as well as general childhood medical conditions.
Our busy Paediatric Outpatients Department service includes Allergy, Asthma, ENT, Plastics Dressing/ Trauma Clinic, Neurodevelopmental, Ophthalmology, Tongue Tie Division, Gastroenterology, Jaundice and Infant Follow up, Diabetes, Cardiology, Lipid and Rheumatology and a dedicated Paediatric Phlebotomy Service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the ward sister/ charge nurse with responsibility for:The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge of the unit on a regular basis.He/ she will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical andprofessional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical cover in all areas of the paediatric unit.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- Teaching and Asessing course
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration / professional development
- APLS/ PILS
Experience
Essential
- Substantial paediatric experience
- Child Protection experience and training
- Experience of supporting and developing junior staff
- Experience of working with the MDT
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of managing a team
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective role model
- Evidence of ability to teach in informal and formal settings.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team. Aware of limitations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of general paediatric skills
- Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
- Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families
- Ability to assess a situation and implement an appropriate plan of care
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential
- Flexibility
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
- Commitment to patient care.
- Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility.
- High standards of care
Others
Essential
- Up to date portfolio
- Evidence of understanding of role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG