Job summary
To apply for this post you must hold an appropriate and current UK NMC professional registration.
Rose Ward is an established paediatric inpatient unit within the new Evelina Cardio-Respiratory and Intensive Care directorate at The Royal Brompton Hospital site.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who has the enthusiasm for delivering world class care to patients and their families, a reliable work record and the desire to learn and further develop their skills. You will need to be self-motivated, excellent clinical care and skills.
We are passionate about what we do and the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer and our patients are rich in diversity. We recruit to ensure we build a similarly diverse mix across our workforce. We are a values led organisation and we are rightly proud of our world class reputation and our people.
There is opportunity for both a permanent and seconded role.
Main duties of the job
Rose Ward is an 23 bedded unit which cares for children from birth to 16yrs with both cardiac and respiratory conditions. These include congenital, acquired heart disease, heart rhythm disturbances, cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia, plus thoracic surgery. There is a 4 bedded sleep unit and children Daycase in the adjacent area.
As a Band 6 senior staff nurse, you'll have the opportunity to take charge of shifts, lead on complex patient pathways, decision making within the ward setting, closely work with consultants and the multidisciplinary team, take a patient caseload, support junior staff and ensure patient safety and quality of care.
Our nurses have the privilege of working with highly experienced clinical educators in all areas to gain knowledge and skills at every step of the way.
About us
From 1st April 2022, Children's services at The Royal Brompton Hospital site became part of the Cardiac, Respiratory and Intensive Care Directorate at Evelina London, which is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust . With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'.
We are committed to supporting professional development, and have excellent training and educational offerings. Recognising that looking after babies, children and young people is incredibly rewarding, but can also bring challenge we offer amazing resources to help support our staff's emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.
- Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust
- Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans
- Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area.
- Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programs
- To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that ischallenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
- Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge topromote excellence in clinical practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.
- Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust
- Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans
- Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area.
- Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programs
- To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that ischallenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
- Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge topromote excellence in clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Graduate level qualification
Desirable
- Post registration course(s)/MSc
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to take charge and delegate
Desirable
- Taken part on quality improvement project
Experience
Essential
- Previous post-registration experience within relevant speciality
- Specialist course or training completed
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates family centred care
- Knowledge of current issues in speciality
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Graduate level qualification
Desirable
- Post registration course(s)/MSc
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to take charge and delegate
Desirable
- Taken part on quality improvement project
Experience
Essential
- Previous post-registration experience within relevant speciality
- Specialist course or training completed
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates family centred care
- Knowledge of current issues in speciality
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Values and Behaviour
Essential
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.
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).
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.
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).
