Job summary
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic newly qualified children's nurses to join our Newly Qualified Nurses (NQNs) programme on our Paediatric Critical Care unit, which is a fast paced, innovative and dynamic environment.
The PICU is an established 16 bedded unit within the new Evelina Cardio-Respiratory and Intensive Care directorate based at The Royal Brompton Hospital site.
We recognise that the first two years of professional nursing practice will establish the foundation of clinical knowledge and skills needed for the length of your career. Hence our commitment to your continuous professional development, by providing a solid base for you to build upon.
The Programme provides protected orientation time and a structured curriculum tailored to meet your individual learning needs. You will have the support of dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators and mentors, to facilitate your integration into the unit and the team. The clinical skills/knowledge acquisition is supported by various modalities of teaching and training including theoretical sessions, workshops, simulation scenarios and ad-hoc bedside teaching. All applicants will attend the preceptorship programme and be offered the chance to join the Residency programme, which is aimed at nurses who want to start thinking of progression at the end of the first two years. It is an investment into your development and will give you the foundation of skills required.
Advert closing: 14/04/2024
Interview date: 24/04/2024
Main duties of the job
This post is for Newly qualified paediatric nurses within the PICU at The Royal Brompton site As a newly qualified band 5 you will have the opportunity to care for children requiring medical and surgical care for a wide range of cardiac and respiratory conditions.
We will offer you a comprehensive range of experience and development opportunities. If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join this fantastic team please take this opportunity and contact us.
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'.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Joana Gracio, Clinical Nurse Educator - j.nobregracio@rbht.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical Duties
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, 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 well being 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
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical Duties
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, 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 well being 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
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Newly graduated - RN child
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
Desirable
- Able to understand the need for evidence-based practice.
- An understanding of professional accountability and patient advocacy
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Newly graduated - RN child
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
Desirable
- Able to understand the need for evidence-based practice.
- An understanding of professional accountability and patient advocacy
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).
