Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric ED

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Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital operates as major trauma and is the hub for the north-west London trauma network and a vital part of the London-wide trauma system.

We have an active research strategy; with the department being recognised as a pilot site for numerous national studies. There have been more than fifty articles and posters accepted for publication or presentation at national and international conferences, produced by nursing and medical staff from the paediatric emergency department.

We are looking for a hardworking and committed individual to join our team as a Band 6 Paediatric senior staff nurse, providing high quality care in our busy and fast paced department. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the Paediatric ED including:

• Triage
• Resuscitation including Major Trauma
• ED Majors
• Clinical Decisions Unit
• Same Day Emergency Care
• Patient flo

You will be supported by a team leader, Modern Matron, Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Consultant in Emergency Care. Staff are encouraged to develop their clinical skills through nurse led discharge from the ED, providing medications through the use of Patient Group Directives, plastering and suturing, requesting x-rays from triage and cannulation of paediatric patients. Your development will be supported through education; with regular teaching taking place within the department.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team
• Following the preceptorship period the post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within the Emergency Department.

About us

At 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. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The 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 Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Sick Children's Nurse
• Graduate Nurse

Desirable

• A&E Course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration acute paediatric nursing
• Minimum 12 months Paediatric Emergency care experience

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Assessment Skills
• Ability to Prioritise
• Basic IT skills
• Time management / meet deadlines

Desirable

• APLS / EPLS course or equivalent

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Sick Children's Nurse
• Graduate Nurse

Desirable

• A&E Course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration acute paediatric nursing
• Minimum 12 months Paediatric Emergency care experience

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Assessment Skills
• Ability to Prioritise
• Basic IT skills
• Time management / meet deadlines

Desirable

• APLS / EPLS course or equivalent

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

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