Job summary
Career in Emergency Nursing?
We are excited to announce there is an opportunity for an Experienced Registered Children's Nurses to join our OUTSTANDING Children's Emergency Department in the heart of East London.
You will be joining a team that is one of the highest performing Emergency departments in the UK, that achieves consistently good clinical engagement, patient flow and has an OUTSTANDING rating at CQC.
We are looking for Registered Children's Nurses; who have completed their preceptorship program. Experience in A&E is desirable but not essential. Our nurses should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoy a challenge.
You will be supported by a dedicated team of practice development nurses, senior nurses and a strong education ethos. We will deliver a key career pathway and emergency nursing specialty training in order to give you grounding in your career. Please review the attached document 'career development pathway for ED Nurses' for more information
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- To document all patient details to the required standard in relation to the admission, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care using the EPR system where appropriate.
- To deliver a high standard of holistic nursing care.
- To communicate with children and their carers, involving them in the planning and delivery of care.
- To co-ordinate patient discharges, including health promotion education.
- To identify clinical emergencies as required, ensuring that he/she is up to date with CPR training.
- To use medical equipment safely and competently and to supervise others in its use.
- To record and interpret vital signs, taking required action when they demonstrate deterioration
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered. RSCN/RN (Child)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Mentorship Qualification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care of the sick child.
- Able to make effective decisions in partnership
- Ability to manage own workload under the supervision of Senior Staff
- Highly effective communication skills
Experience
Essential
- A variety of clinical experience with children.
- Experience of working with families under
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the application of evidence based practice
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience of planning / working within Integrated
- Care Pathways.
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered. RSCN/RN (Child)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Mentorship Qualification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care of the sick child.
- Able to make effective decisions in partnership
- Ability to manage own workload under the supervision of Senior Staff
- Highly effective communication skills
Experience
Essential
- A variety of clinical experience with children.
- Experience of working with families under
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the application of evidence based practice
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience of planning / working within Integrated
- Care Pathways.
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
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).
