Job summary The Children's Day Care Unit has a vacancy for a Band 5 Nurse to make a positive contribution to the care of babies, children and young people up to the age of 16 years who are undergoing a variety of day case procedures. Main duties of the job To work as a multi-skilled member of the Children's Day Care team To maintain high standards of practice and promoting the philosophy of child and family centred care. To assist senior nursing staff in the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of child and family centred care. To complete a 3 month rotation on the general paediatric ward. (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 Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 197-RF6587 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Job description Job responsibilities As a member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good working relationships and promote good communications within the ward environment. To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff. To be an active member of the ward team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively. Is familiar with national and agreed Division/Trust policies and procedures and will apply them in her/his practice. Reports any accidents/untoward incidents/unsafe practices involving children/ carers and/or staff to the Sister/Modern Matron/Head of Childrens Nursing in line with Trust policy. Job description Job responsibilities As a member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good working relationships and promote good communications within the ward environment. To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff. To be an active member of the ward team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively. Is familiar with national and agreed Division/Trust policies and procedures and will apply them in her/his practice. Reports any accidents/untoward incidents/unsafe practices involving children/ carers and/or staff to the Sister/Modern Matron/Head of Childrens Nursing in line with Trust policy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Occupational Health and DBS Clearance. Functioning at diploma/degree level Part 8/15 on register/ awaiting pin Desirable Mentorship Experience Essential Basic Life Support. Evidence of ED placement in final year Desirable Significant post-registration experience in an acute setting/ ED Knowledge Essential Ability to organise own work and prioritise workload. Interest in teaching. Good written and verbal communication skills and numeracy skills. Understanding of safeguarding. Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Competent in IV drug administration I.T skills Personal Qualities Essential Calm, assertive personality. Shows initiative, demonstrates motivation Shows evidence of self reliance. Professional manner Professional attitude and neat appearance Ability and willingness to work under self-direction Ability to work a part of a team Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Occupational Health and DBS Clearance. Functioning at diploma/degree level Part 8/15 on register/ awaiting pin Desirable Mentorship Experience Essential Basic Life Support. Evidence of ED placement in final year Desirable Significant post-registration experience in an acute setting/ ED Knowledge Essential Ability to organise own work and prioritise workload. Interest in teaching. Good written and verbal communication skills and numeracy skills. Understanding of safeguarding. Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Competent in IV drug administration I.T skills Personal Qualities Essential Calm, assertive personality. Shows initiative, demonstrates motivation Shows evidence of self reliance. Professional manner Professional attitude and neat appearance Ability and willingness to work under self-direction Ability to work a part of a team 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). Additional information 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)