King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Newly Qualified Nurse - Paediatrics

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Job summary

We are seeking Newly Qualified Nurses who qualify by no later than December 2023.

Variety Children's Hospital at Kings College Hospital is home to one of the UK's leading centres for Children. Every year more than 40,000 sick children/neonates are treated and cared for at the hospital.

The Vision of Kings is BOLD: to haveBrilliant People, provideOutstanding Care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, and to haveDiversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything that we do. This strategy will enable us to shape the future of healthcare to our patients across South East London and beyond. Additionally, the values of Kings College Hospital are evident throughout each and every service: Kind, Respectful Team. We have a rich and diverse range of people who work collaboratively to ensure that we deliver high standards of care to our patients and the communities.

For more information about Child Health please watch our video - https://vimeo.com/795290612/ae443fa495

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Nurse you will be supported by your peers, Ward Managers and Matrons. We are also very privileged to have a team of Practice Development Nurses that are dedicated to supporting you in the clinical area to facilitate your development with regard to knowledge, skills and career progression.

If you would like to be part of an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering high standards of care and feel like your contribution is valuable and valid then look no further, join the team here at Kings College Hospital.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum plus High Cost Area Supplement dependent on location

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-6375

Job locations

All Sites

London and Kent

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The wards/units within the department are;

  • Rays of Sunshine Ward Children's Ambulatory Unit
  • Children's Surgical Ward
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Thomas Cook Critical Care Centre
  • Toni & Guy Ward
  • Children's Ward PRUH
  • Special Care Baby Unit

Job description

Job responsibilities

The wards/units within the department are;

  • Rays of Sunshine Ward Children's Ambulatory Unit
  • Children's Surgical Ward
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Thomas Cook Critical Care Centre
  • Toni & Guy Ward
  • Children's Ward PRUH
  • Special Care Baby Unit

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN1/RN8/RNC) with active NMC registration Dec 2023
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN1/RN8/RNC) with active NMC registration Dec 2023

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All Sites

London and Kent

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All Sites

London and Kent

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Niamh Whelan

niamh.whelan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum plus High Cost Area Supplement dependent on location

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-6375

Job locations

All Sites

London and Kent

SE5 9RS


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