Job summary
WLCH & Imperial College Trusts Paediatric Department have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric nurse. Join our dynamic and friendly nursing teams working on our children's wards providing general and specialist care to the children and families on our paediatric wards.
The Trust are seekingto employ a hardworking and committed individual to join our team as a Band 7 Ward Manager providing leadership on our busy and fast paced wards. The role is both managerial and clinical and you will be supporting the learning and development of the paediatric nursing team giving high quality care to our patients and families. You will be managing an inpatient unit as well as a day case surgical ward totalling 30 beds. You will also have the opportunity to line manage staff and develop your management skills through our leadership programmes and will be fully supported by the Matron and senior Nursing team. Though this is a fixed term 1 year post you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop you managerial skills at band 7 level.
All members of the nursing team have a designated role or work stream to enhance clinical service delivery and development of the Paediatrics. The role will support staff to develop their nursing and clinical skills looking after patients in the paediatric areas.
Your personal development will be supported through clinical supervision with the Paediatric Senior Nursing Team.
Main duties of the job
To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and careers. To provide Children's Inpatient Services nursing, clinical expertise and advice to support and facilitate the delivery of high standards of individualised care.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of General paediatric experience at B6 level
- Experience of change management
- Experience of leading and developing a team
Desirable
- Project Management Infectious Diseases experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
- Organisation and management skills.
- Negotiating skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to undertake: root cause analysis Service improvement experience
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of General paediatric experience at B6 level
- Experience of change management
- Experience of leading and developing a team
Desirable
- Project Management Infectious Diseases experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
- Organisation and management skills.
- Negotiating skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to undertake: root cause analysis Service improvement experience
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
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).
