Job summary
Are you interested in caring for Young People (0 to 19 year olds)? Do you have 3 to 4 years post registration experience in an acute setting?
Do you thrive in a challenging environment? Then join our team on the 11th floor of our state-of-the-art hospital in Euston Road.
You will be working in an environment that is accessible, innovative and modern.
Main duties of the job
As well as first-class facilities, you'll benefit from the support of a visible management team and a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Facilitators, excellent career and educational development opportunities, flexible working hours and generous study leave.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff nurses to join our Paediatric and Adolescent Day care unit. You will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in this area and have leadership, development and organisation skills in order to coordinate safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group. UCLH is committed to providing excellent care to children and young people. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing care for young people and operate the largest clinical service for teenagers in Europe.You must have a passion and an understanding for working with Children and Young People.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register (Adult or Paediatric)
- Accredited teaching course
- Relevant Teaching course
Desirable
- BSc or working towards
- Attained Bachelor Degree in Nursing or working towards it.
Experience
Essential
- 4 years clinical experience as Band 5 or 6 nurse within an acute Adult/Adolescent/Paediatric specialty (or equivalent)
- Proficient in education, administration and IV support skills
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
- Proficient in advanced IV administration
- Proficient in performing Endocrine dynamic function Tests
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to articulate and specify reasons for choosing to work with Paediatrics and Adolescents patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register (Adult or Paediatric)
- Accredited teaching course
- Relevant Teaching course
Desirable
- BSc or working towards
- Attained Bachelor Degree in Nursing or working towards it.
Experience
Essential
- 4 years clinical experience as Band 5 or 6 nurse within an acute Adult/Adolescent/Paediatric specialty (or equivalent)
- Proficient in education, administration and IV support skills
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
- Proficient in advanced IV administration
- Proficient in performing Endocrine dynamic function Tests
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to articulate and specify reasons for choosing to work with Paediatrics and Adolescents patients.
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).
