We are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 children's nurse to join our team on our 24 bedded Medical and Respiratory children's ward, 7E. Our hospital manages a large case load of children, many having complex conditions and needs. Our specialty services include, but are not limited to, complex respiratory conditions (including non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care, cystic fibrosis, empyema), diabetes, haematology, endocrine, neurology, and general paediatrics.
The post holder will ensure family-centered care is maintained, fostering positive relationships with children and their families. You will also work closely with full MDTs including consultants, physiotherapists, dieticians, general managers, pharmacists, and specialist nurses including community teams. We offer development training for our band 6 cohort through our LEADER course and ongoing in-house training.
We are committed to providing safe and compassionate care to the population of east London, and we want you on our team. As the largest NHS trust in the country, we provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London, 6,000 people every day, speaking more than 60 languages.
If you have significant experience at Band 5 or are an existing Band 6 nurse looking for a new opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Please contact Leah Anthony (Matron of 7E) at Leah.anthony@nhs.net for additional information, and we welcome you to come in for a visit.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised family-centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one-size-fits-all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1. Degree in children's nursing.
* 2. Current NMC registration (Child).
* 3. Mentorship qualification.
* 4. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
* 1. Leadership course.
Experience
Essential
* 1. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* 2. Experience working in an acute paediatric ward setting.
Desirable
* 1. Experience working in a general paediatric and respiratory setting.
* 2. Line management experience.
Knowledge
Essential
* 1. Knowledge of and experience of safeguarding children.
* 2. Knowledge of trust values and ability to act in a way which upholds these.
Skills
Essential
* 1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
* 2. Use of IT systems.
* 3. Planning and prioritisation.
* 4. Ability to deal with challenging situations.
* 5. Promoting wellbeing.
Desirable
* 1. Ability to complete clinical audits.
Other
Essential
* 1. Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
* 2. Flexible.
* 3. Compassionate and caring with a commitment to openness, honesty and integrity.
* 4. Ability to use initiative and be accountable for own decisions.
* 5. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
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