Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-6877900
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Town
- Enfield
- Salary
- £34,521 - £41,956 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 Paediatric Nurse Outpatients
NHS AfC: Band 5
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
The Paediatric nursing team forms part of the Integrated Children's services at Barnet, Chase Farm and Edgware Community Hospitals and is part of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust.
The post holder will work under the direction of the COPD manager with responsibility for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.
He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to work as part of the nursing team at Chase Farm and Edgware Hospital.
He/she will provide care at COPD without supervision to facilitate the prevention of admission or reduction in hospitalisation. He/ she will act as an effective clinical support for students.
The post holder will work as part of the COPD Nursing Team with support from the band 6 and band 7 Sister. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation of evidence-based care to children and their families and carers, and work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure a seamless service for the children.
Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical cover in all areas of the paediatric unit.
Main duties of the job
· To work as part of the Children's Nursing Team, being directed by the team leader / band 6 in prioritising day to day work and in managing case load.
· To provide efficient, effective and evidence-based nursing care to children and young people within the hospital and ambulatory settings.
· To perform nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with the Royal Free Clinical Practise Guidelines and policies.
· To be competent in the recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies in children and be able to escalate accordingly.
· To participate in child protection procedures including attendance at case conferences with the team leader / band 6.
· To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to the team leader/ child protection lead and auctioning concerns through child protection procedures.
· To participate in writing reports for case conferences and to attend child protection supervision in line with Trust policies and procedures with the support of the team leader / band 6.
· To maintain confidentiality and safekeeping of records.
· To organise workload in line with clinical priorities.
Working for our organisation
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
· Welcome all of the time
· Confident because we are clearly communicating
· Respected and cared for
· Reassured that they are always in safe hands
· To work as part of the Children's Nursing Team, being directed by the team leader / band 6 in prioritising day to day work and in managing case load.
· To provide efficient, effective and evidence-based nursing care to children and young people within the hospital and ambulatory settings.
· To perform nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with the Royal Free Clinical Practise Guidelines and policies.
· To be competent in the recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies in children and be able to escalate accordingly.
· To participate in child protection procedures including attendance at case conferences with the team leader / band 6.
· To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to the team leader/ child protection lead and auctioning concerns through child protection procedures.
· To participate in writing reports for case conferences and to attend child protection supervision in line with Trust policies and procedures with the support of the team leader / band 6.
· To maintain confidentiality and safekeeping of records.
· To organise workload in line with clinical priorities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To participate in the assessment, planning and provision of skilled nursing care in negotiation with the child and their families / carers.
· To work in partnership with parents and other carers, empowering them to safely care for their child within the community setting.
· To support children and their families by linking with the statutory, voluntary, and associated services available on an individual basis.
· To ensure effective liaison with other agencies, as deemed appropriate, relevant to the child's needs.
· To liaise closely with the MDT both in the community and the hospital settings to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.
· To act as an advocate for the children and their families.
· To participate in the safe and effective transfer of patients to adult services with the support of the team leader / band 6.
· To teach children and their families using evidence-based practise ensuring that the teaching is relevant and up to date. Ensure teaching programmes are tailored to meet the needs of the family.
· To promote healthy lifestyles by using opportunities to deliver health education and to participate in relevant local events.
· To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.
· To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
· To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.
· To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.
· To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.
· To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.
· To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
· To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.
· To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.
· To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registration/RN Child
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to take part in change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Ability to supervise unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Corcoran
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 216 5201
- Additional information
Amy Taylor
Paediatric Matron
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