About this role
Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual with excellent clinical skills and ED experience to enhance their skills as a band 6 in ED.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would take charge in the busy ED on a shift by shift basis and also be expected to work streaming/TW shifts to enhance the skill mix at triage.
As a Band 6 nurse you will be responsible for the day to day flow of the department by ensuring the standards of care are met for children and their family / carers whilst in the emergency department, including delegation and deployment of the nursing team in the absence of a band 7.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
As a registered childrens nurse the post holder will provide leadership in care to children, young people and their families in theemergency department
The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of child and family focused care.
To carry out care without direct supervision as part of the Emergency Department team and supervise juniors delivering care.
To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.Contribute towards the effective running of the department including patient safe and timely care.
Person Specification
Educational & Training Essential
RN Child Branch/ RSCN (sub part1 NMC register) Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication APLS EPLS PILS Functioning at minimum diploma level. Practice assessor Qualification Safeguarding IV competent
Desirable
HDU module at level 6 Children's Emergency course or willing to complete once in post X-ray and Irmer trained, or willing to undertake once in post
Experience Essential
Good written & verbal communication skills. Ability to document legibly and Precisely Significant experience of working in an emergency department. Recent experience in supervising students Good problem-solving abilities Ability to develop own and others clinical skills and widen theoretical knowledge Understanding of the care needs of the family Developed teaching skills Team work Be able to work under pressure and prioritise care
Desirable
Previous experience of working with children and family in the ED or HDU environment. Competent in IV drug administration. Taking charge of a ward/dept
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)