Job summary
Ward 7E is looking for a highly motivated Band 6 children's nurse to join our team on our 24 bedded Medical and Respiratory children's ward. The ward caters for both non-complex and complex medical patients, including, Endocrinology, Epilepsy, Haematology, Respiratory, and children requiring Long Term Ventilation.
This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of supporting and further transforming the nursing team into an experienced, innovative, and integrated workforce.
We offer development training for our band 6 cohort through our LEADER course as well as allocated time for management training to progress you to a band 7 post in the future.
The Royal London is in a unique state of being both a DGH and tertiary referral center and therefore offers huge variety in terms of the nursing caseload . We have an enthusiastic, supportive and motivated Nursing Team, an extensive CNS team and a team of experienced PDNs and Band 6s who can offer support and clinical expertise.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a similarly enthusiastic children's nurse who is passionate about the care of children and their families, as well as the well-being of colleagues and who shares our vision for the future of the Children's Hospital at the Royal London.
If you have significant experience at Band 5 or are an existing Band 6 nurse looking for a new opportunity we would like to hear from you.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised family centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of individualised family centred care to children and their families in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child with current registration
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient years of experience at band within an acute paediatric setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
Personal people development
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own learning
- Lead, influence and motivate others
Communication
Essential
- Communicates in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child with current registration
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient years of experience at band within an acute paediatric setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
Personal people development
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own learning
- Lead, influence and motivate others
Communication
Essential
- Communicates in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
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).
