Job summary
We are looking for a paediatric staff nurse to join our fantastic nursing team on Snow Fox. The successful candidate will have experience in acute paediatric nursing.
We have 2x positions available.
1 x Full time position. (13 shifts per month. A mix of LD's, Nights mon-weds, and Saturday's)
1x Part time position. (9 shifts per month. 3 weeks of 2 shifts per week, 1 week of 3 shifts per week. A mix of LD's, Nights mon-weds, and Saturday's)
Snow Fox is predominantly a nurse-led service, designed for children who only require a short stay in hospital. Through working closely with a range of different specialties, our aim is to provide children and families with an efficient coordinated approach to elective investigations and day treatments.
Our nurse-led pathways enable nurses to autonomously care for patients. You will have the opportunity to work with many specialist teams and clinical nurse specialists. We can support with, and provide many exciting development opportunities. Some of these include; venepuncture & cannulation, pre-assessment and acute assessment skills.
Good team working and communication is at heart of what we do. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who would like to become part of our dedicated, hard-working and cohesive team. The successful applicant will be able to work independently and should be competent in IV medication administration.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to independently manage a group of patients, and will learn to deliver autonomous care through following approved nurse-led pathways. Previous experience working in an ambulatory setting is desirable, although not essential.
The post holder will have a good time management, an ability to prioritise, communicate effectively and be able to escalate appropriately. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of services users and will work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
The post holder will be a team player, and will use their initiative in order to contribute to the smooth running of the ward. They will make positive contributions to the service, and will role model the trust values through their work. The successful candidate will provide guidance and teaching to junior members of the team and students, and will maintain positive working relationships with the wider MDT.
Epic / Apollo experience is desirable.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
At Evelina, we are reminded every day of how important life is, and how important it is to look after the health and wellbeing of our staff as they balance of responsibilities in and out of work. We are committed to supporting flexible working; we want to support you to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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.
If you have what it takes to be an amazing Evelina Nurse, and have the appetite to join a forward thinking, positive environment, where aspiration and innovation are encouraged, we want you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical area, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
- Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
- Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
- Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
- Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
- Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
- Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
- Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
- Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of duties and responsibilities.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to email us on details below
Closing date: 11th February 2024
Interview date: 21st February 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical area, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
- Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
- Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
- Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
- Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
- Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
- Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
- Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
- Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of duties and responsibilities.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to email us on details below
Closing date: 11th February 2024
Interview date: 21st February 2024
Person Specification
Additional Information
Essential
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Evidence of leadership course / Relevant extra qualifications to area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Paediatric nursing experience in clinical setting
- Can work independently and within a team
Desirable
- Previous ambulatory experience / experience with relevant specialties
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, and implement nursing care
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to maintain clear and legible written documentation
Desirable
- Epic / Apollo experience
- Experience in venepuncture & cannulation
- Experience in administering blood transfusions / blood products
- Nurse-in-charge experience
Person Specification
Additional Information
Essential
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Evidence of leadership course / Relevant extra qualifications to area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Paediatric nursing experience in clinical setting
- Can work independently and within a team
Desirable
- Previous ambulatory experience / experience with relevant specialties
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, and implement nursing care
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to maintain clear and legible written documentation
Desirable
- Epic / Apollo experience
- Experience in venepuncture & cannulation
- Experience in administering blood transfusions / blood products
- Nurse-in-charge experience
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).
