Job summary
If you are committed to providing safe and compassionate care to the population ofeast London, we want you on our team.
As the largest NHS trust in the country we provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London, 6,000 people every day, speaking more than 60 languages, yet our hospitals retain their own identities. So whether you would like to gain more experience in a large, busy hospital or get out in the community, you can shape your story with us. The range of opportunities means many of our people have an entire career based in one trust.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective family cantered nursing care to babies and their families. Ensure that evidence based practice is performed at all times, taking responsibility for updating own knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code.
For newly qualified band 5 nurses, it will be an important step in consolidating practice and completing all relevant clinical competencies, receiving adequate support form colleagues.
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
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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
- Registered on the NMC register as a Paediatric Nurse
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of providing nursing care for children within an acute paediatric setting
- Awareness of working with children and their families within a multicultural environment
- Previous involvement in or knowledge of child protection process & procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of resource management
- Knowledge in education process of patients, families, students and other registered and non-registered staff
- Knowledge and appreciation of significance in evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Able to convey information in a clear concise manner.
- Able to prioritise and organise
- Able to offer appropriate assistance to patients / colleagues
- Able to recognise potential service improvements
- Basic IT knowledge and skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to adapt to changing environment and pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to reflect on previous learning experience
- Show willingness to actively participate in own professional development and that of other staff and patients on the ward.
- Understanding of professional accountability issues and scope of professional practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to attend ward based meetings relating to patients and follow up recommendations made
- Effectively communicate with other members of the MDT, senior staff, colleagues as well as patients and their families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- Registered on the NMC register as a Paediatric Nurse
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of providing nursing care for children within an acute paediatric setting
- Awareness of working with children and their families within a multicultural environment
- Previous involvement in or knowledge of child protection process & procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of resource management
- Knowledge in education process of patients, families, students and other registered and non-registered staff
- Knowledge and appreciation of significance in evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Able to convey information in a clear concise manner.
- Able to prioritise and organise
- Able to offer appropriate assistance to patients / colleagues
- Able to recognise potential service improvements
- Basic IT knowledge and skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to adapt to changing environment and pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to reflect on previous learning experience
- Show willingness to actively participate in own professional development and that of other staff and patients on the ward.
- Understanding of professional accountability issues and scope of professional practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to attend ward based meetings relating to patients and follow up recommendations made
- Effectively communicate with other members of the MDT, senior staff, colleagues as well as patients and their families
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).
