Job summary
Working in a paediatric day unit offers a unique and rewarding professional experience, as it allows you to support young children and their families during challenging times. If you are someone with a passion for making a difference and would like to join a dynamic team, then this opportunity is for you.
As you are aware, these times can be particularly difficult for patients and their families. Providing holistic care can play a key role in aiding recovery and supporting successful medical interventions.
This day unit enables patients to receive necessary treatments while maintaining the ability to return to their daily lives--participating in school, college, sports, and other commitments.
On the Philip Isaac Unit, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills, helping to ensure that this nurse-led unit is managed safely and effectively by the team. Many patients are able to receive treatment and be discharged on the same day.
The unit is best suited for a nurse who is prepared for a fast-paced environment with visible and immediate outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include assisting in the delivery of expert nursing care for individuals with specialist needs, while also providing professional nursing advice and support to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals from diagnosis through to treatment.
You will be expected to ensure continuity of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care by assessing the health, nursing, and health-related needs of patients, their families, and carers. As a competent nurse, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload under supervision, contributing to the delivery of a seamless service through multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes and effective communication.
To support the delivery of holistic care, you will actively engage with service users to gather feedback on their experiences and suggestions for service improvements.You will also participate in the development of appropriate Patient Group Directives (PGDs) to facilitate and enhance the discharge process, helping shape the unit into a truly nurse-led service.
Finally, you will act as a resource for others by providing accurate information, advice, and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families. This includes signposting and offering relevant educational literature to help patients and carers make informed choices about their treatment plans.
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£1.8 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 Reach is 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To become competent in venepuncture and cannulation.
- To become competent in performing Red Cell Exchanges.
- To become competent in nurse-in-charge responsibilities.
- To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and the Primary Care sector.
- To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate, ensuring awareness of current issues both within the Trust and nationally.
- To participate in clinical audits within the Trust as directed.
- To participate in any appropriate and Trust-approved research projects conducted within the department.
- To be aware of and actively apply nursing research and evidence-based practice relevant to the specialty.
- To work with other staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required.
- To identify and act on opportunities to improve treatment and support for patients.
- To act as a link nurse (e.g., for infection control, tissue viability), ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust-wide meetings. To disseminate relevant information to all staff within the unit.
- To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required by the Trust and Care Group.
- To stay up to date with current literature and research in the specialty.
- To maintain personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, including attendance at mandatory training sessions.
- To undergo and actively participate in performance appraisals, both your own and others.
- To act as a delegate of the Ward Manager when required, with appropriate support and guidance.
- To stay current with NMC guidelines, relevant specialist faculty standards, and Trust protocols.
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, working within and taking responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
- To work towards obtaining further post-registration qualifications relevant to the specialty area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To become competent in venepuncture and cannulation.
- To become competent in performing Red Cell Exchanges.
- To become competent in nurse-in-charge responsibilities.
- To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and the Primary Care sector.
- To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate, ensuring awareness of current issues both within the Trust and nationally.
- To participate in clinical audits within the Trust as directed.
- To participate in any appropriate and Trust-approved research projects conducted within the department.
- To be aware of and actively apply nursing research and evidence-based practice relevant to the specialty.
- To work with other staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required.
- To identify and act on opportunities to improve treatment and support for patients.
- To act as a link nurse (e.g., for infection control, tissue viability), ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust-wide meetings. To disseminate relevant information to all staff within the unit.
- To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required by the Trust and Care Group.
- To stay up to date with current literature and research in the specialty.
- To maintain personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, including attendance at mandatory training sessions.
- To undergo and actively participate in performance appraisals, both your own and others.
- To act as a delegate of the Ward Manager when required, with appropriate support and guidance.
- To stay current with NMC guidelines, relevant specialist faculty standards, and Trust protocols.
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, working within and taking responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
- To work towards obtaining further post-registration qualifications relevant to the specialty area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise relevant to the area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise relevant to the area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
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).
