About this role
Job summary
As a paediatric site practitioner, you will provide a visible clinical presence across our site acting as a role model with enhanced clinical skills. Our team provide cover 24/7 across our wards supporting the MDT team to provide high quality clinical care. You will be part of the team responding to and managing acutely unwell children.
If you think you have the clinical skills and experience we would love to hear from you.We currently have a full time and part time role available.
If you would like to know more please contact
Natasha Macleod Head of NursingWLCHImperial College NHS Trust? [email protected]|
Main duties of the job
To lead on paediatric site management within agreed policies, protocols and procedures, liaising with the adult site management team where necessary. Assist in the development of new policies to support practice To co-ordinate the provision of a safe environment for patients, carers and staff in accordance with Health and Safety policy. To take appropriate action relating to complaints, accidents and untoward incidents, involving patients, visitors and staff. To act as an effective role model for all staff. Undertake such duties as required to maintain the efficient running of Paediatric areas at all times and out of hours, in conjunction with the Hospital at Night Team. Clinical and Professional Issues Provide a clinically credible paediatric nursing service, demonstrating expert knowledge and clinical skills, as the practitioner responsible for the assessment of paediatric patients' needs and utilisation of appropriate resources to meet them, in association with medical and speciality teams. Provide expert advice on issues related to paediatric nursing. Respond accordingly to reported and escalated NPEWS in line with Trust policy. To ensure that nursing practice is undertaken within the policies and procedures set by the organisation.
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 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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 Essential
Registered Nurse (Child) Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within pediatric care linked to demonstrable clinical competences Possession of a relevant first degree and willingness to undertake an Advanced assessment module Assessing mentoring qualification
Skills Essential
Excellent relevant Paediatric clinical skills Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
Experience Essential
Relevant paediatric experience in an acute setting & taking charge of a department. Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses Previous experience of research and audit Previous experience of change management and problem solving
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)