About this role
Job summary
Interested in working within the Children's Emergency Department? Do you have a least one year's experience and are interested in A&E ? Then this may be a perfect opportunity for you!
Open 24 hours a day, the Children's Emergency Department sees on average 90-100 children a day aged 0-15 years of age. We are a fast-paced environment where every day is different, you certainly won't get bored.
PLEASE NOTE
If you are an overseas trained Nurse in the UK, you will need to have CBT and English Language Test (IELTS or OET) completed in the last 6 months and OSCE Ready for Paediatrics Nursing. You also need to ensure that CBT and English Language test meets the NMC required level. OR have NMC registration with Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
We have an induction programme and an exciting new preceptorship on its way, which will be tailored for all levels of experience. You will gain numerous paediatric emergency nursing skills, through university and in-house training, including; triage, plaster of paris, venepuncture and cannulation, APLS/EPLS, Pan London ED course and much more.
You will be welcomed and supported by a committed friendly team of experienced and motivated paediatric nurses working long days and nights and offering many a laugh along the way. Good communication skills, a positive approach and a sense of humour are essential.
We have a dedicated paediatric area as well as our own resuscitation bay and HDU room. We work collaboratively with Urgent Care, Adult Accident and Emergency, Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Children's Inpatient Ward.
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 member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good workingrelationships and promote good communications within the emergencydepartment environment.
- To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children andyoung persons, carers, visitors and staff.
- To be an active member of the team contributing ideas to improve/maintainefficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively.
- To actively contribute towards a happy and therapeutic environment and to theworking of the multi-disciplinary ward team.
- Is responsible for maintaining complete, legible up to date records of nursing care in line with NMC (2008) guidelines.
- Having undertaken the appropriate training act as a Practice Assessor forDiploma/Degree students on ward.
- Understand your role and responsibilities in safeguarding children identifying and referring children and families in need / at risk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (sub part1 NMC register)
- Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree
- Mentorship qualification High Dependency module or equivalent level of experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to document legibly and precisely
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous experience within the desired speciality
- Experience of shift and people management
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
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)