Job Summary
We are looking for experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Nurse who is looking to work in a busy Paediatric Outpatients and ambulatory unit.
The successful applicant must be a driven individual focused on delivering patient-centered care with a commitment to providing a quality service that is responsive to the changing needs of the children and young people accessing the service.
Your role will include some aspects of the management of the outpatient clinics. You will be in charge of a team of junior nurses and HCAs and will be supporting the manager with overseeing the unit. You will be required to work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
A varied and wide nursing knowledge base and clinical experience is essential. An ability to use your nursing expertise to promote safe patient care. You will be working clinically and have management days.
In conjunction with the roles above, you will be responsible for ensuring there are robust transition pathways from children's to adult services through working closely with nursing and medical teams.
Working hours are Monday to Friday.
Main Duties of the Job
* To provide Children's Outpatient nursing services, clinical expertise, and advice to support and facilitate the delivery of high standards of individualized care for patients.
* To support the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, and caregivers in the outpatient and ambulatory setting.
* Support junior members of the team including HCAs and Phlebotomy.
* As a key member of a multi-professional team, ensure appropriate referrals and discussions are had with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care with the support of your ward manager.
* To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the outpatient areas with the teams to ensure we do the right thing for the people we care for.
* Act as a clinical expert within your sphere of work.
* Provide visible professional support for the team on shift and support staff.
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 the interview.
Date Posted
30 January 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
290-WCCS-1888
Job Locations
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
* RSCN/RN (child)
* Experience of supervision of junior staff, Mentorship in practice or equivalent
Desirable
* APLS
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 12 months at pay band 5 within the relevant specialty.
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Experience of change management - positive change agent
Skills Essential
* For specialist areas, able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
* Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
* Competent interpersonal skills.
* Basic IT skills
* Be an excellent role model for the Trust
Desirable
* Ability to take charge of a ward or part of a ward, delegate and supervise junior staff
* Leadership skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr