About this role
Job summary 12 Months - Fixed Term Contract - Mat Leave Cover
Are you passionate about patient care? Join our supportive community-based paediatric team.
Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated band 6 children's nurse in our Richmond Children's Community Nursing Service. Learning opportunities to complete training in cytotoxic medication administration, foundation oncology and palliative care. Opportunity to develop teaching skills. Collaboration with allied professionals, the wider multidisciplinary team, social care, and local education providers. Caring for children with acute and long term conditions, including enteral feeding, IV antibiotic administration, oxygen therapy, blood sampling via central venous access devices, wound care and palliative care. Care is delivered across a range of settings including patient homes and in a nurse led clinic. Access to lease car via Tusker Car Scheme. May be required to work weekends and bank holidays. A valid driver's license and access to a car is essential.
Main duties of the job
Seeking Band 6 children's nurses with motivation to work in our Children's Community Nursing Service. Requires the ability to work autonomously and within a collaborative nursing team. Involvement in acute and long-term condition treatments and teaching.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to see full outline of post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Children's Nurse and Supervisor/Assessor qualification Intravenous medication certificate and competency.
Desirable
Cytotoxic medication administration competency
Experience Essential
Experience of safeguarding procedures with children/families and young people Post registration experience in a range of settings
Desirable
Relevant community experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrate ability to work independently showing initiative and decision making.
Desirable
Competent in the use of enteral feeding devices and central venous access devices.
Other Essential
Have a current driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre
Percy Road, Whitton, TW2 6JL
Whitton
TW2 6JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)