Senior Staff Nurse/Junior Sister - Paediatric Short Stay Unit

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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 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Children's nurse to come and join the dynamic nursing team on Paediatric Short Stay Unit at King's College Hospital for a fixed-term period.

The Paediatric Short Stay Unit is a 6 bedded inpatient ward focussing on an ambulatory model of care, admitting paediatric patients between 0-16years of age with a variety of medical and surgical presentations. We work within the multidisciplinary to team to provide holistic care to patients across all specialities admitted to the unit.

We aim to admit and discharge patients with 48 hours of admission, and where required refer on to the Children's Inpatient wards or to community nursing or Children's Hospital at Home.

Some of the conditions you may be involved in providing care to patients for include but are not limited to, conservative respiratory assessment and management for patients with asthma, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, pre and post-operative management for day case and simple procedures, pain management for patients experiencing a sickle cell crisis, head injuries, febrile seizures, CAMHS and safeguarding.

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be able to have the opportunity to undertake various portfolios in the unit and lead a small team and delegate for the Ward Manager as required.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Nurse you will be supported by your peers, Ward Leaders and Matron. We are also very privileged to have a team of Practice Development Nurses/Clinical Practice Facilitators that are dedicated to supporting you in the clinical area to facilitate your development with regard to knowledge, skills and career progression.

You will be part of the leadership team on the Paediatric Short Stay Unit and will be able to develop both leadership and clinical skills in the unit and will be able to be part of shaping paediatric ambulatory care provided at King's College Hospital.

If you would like to be part of an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering high standards of care and feel like your contribution is valuable and valid then look no further, join the team here at Kings College Hospital.

As an experienced nurse, you will be building upon your skill set and expanding this and will be integral in delivering innovative nursing care.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients;

Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.

Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.

Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.

Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.

Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.

Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.

Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients' needs are met.

Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.

Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.

Liaising with bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.

Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.

Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.

Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.

Adhering to the Trust's policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patient's cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.

Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.

Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.

Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.

Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.

Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.

Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).

Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Active UK NMC registration as a Children's Nurse
• Completion of mentorship/PSSA
• A capable practitioner either through formal qualification (Diploma) and/or clinical experience pertinent to the area

Experience/Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience relevant to the clinical area
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding

Desirable criteria

• Experience in working in ambulatory setting

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 312.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)