Job summary
Rainbow Centre for Children and Young People based at Newham University Hospital is one of three children's acute sites within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Rainbow centre is a lively forward-thinking unit providing a service to a diverse and multi-cultural area of east London. Rainbow Centre consists of 18 acute beds caring for children aged between 0-16 years with acute nursing and medical needs. We have an Outpatient department and a Day care unit.
The award-winning staff are renowned for their friendliness and can-do attitude and always extend a warm welcome to new members and visitors to the unit.
We have a strong supportive team who will assist you with developing your clinical experience and skills. You will be professionally and personally supported by our senior nursing team and professional development team.
We offer a robust Band 6 development programme and an onsite internal development programme. We work closely with our Higher Education partners and support nurses to reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
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 multidisciplinary team. Ensure that evidence-based practice is always performed, taking responsibility for updating own knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child with current registration.
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or working towards it.
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience at band 5 within an acute paediatric setting.
- Experience of managing the unit on a shift to shift basis
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients requiring surgery and or orthopaedic procedures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Displays professional integrity and credibility.
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads.
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Takes responsibility for own learning.
- Lead, influence and motivate others.
- Communicates in a manner that is consistent with trust values, relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Recognizes and reflects on barriers to effective communication and modifies communication in response.
- Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of communication consistent with legislation, policies, and procedure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child with current registration.
- Preparation for mentorship course or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or working towards it.
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience at band 5 within an acute paediatric setting.
- Experience of managing the unit on a shift to shift basis
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients requiring surgery and or orthopaedic procedures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Safeguarding Children.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Displays professional integrity and credibility.
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads.
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Takes responsibility for own learning.
- Lead, influence and motivate others.
- Communicates in a manner that is consistent with trust values, relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Recognizes and reflects on barriers to effective communication and modifies communication in response.
- Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of communication consistent with legislation, policies, and procedure.
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).
