Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) where outstanding care and clinical excellence come together every day.We are looking for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team in a busy central London teaching hospital as a Band 5 in the Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric Emergency Nurse to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. We have almost completed our development of our Emergency department where we have increased our Majors and Rapid Assessment Treatment (RAT) bays in order to improve services for our growing number of patients.
In 2018 the Paediatric and Young People's Emergency Department moved into the current foot print doubling in size. We have now 9 cubicles to see and treat our children and young people. At UCLH we are leaders in Adolescent care and this is demonstrated with in our department by having a separate Adolescent waiting room. We also have a dedicated team of Play Specialists to support the Children and Young People during their stay.So why join our team?
We have a new Development Programme that is fully funded to support and nurture your career. This includes academic courses and study days to enhance your leadership role and guide your development as an experienced Emergency Nurse.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside a team of band 6 and band 6.5 nurses within the Paediatric Emergency Department.
You are supported by a Band 7 Team Leader and a Band 6.5 Deputy Charge Nurse, to ensure the nursing care delivered is safe and effective. You also work closely with the clinical practice facilitator (CPF) team to support your educational and training development needs. Clinically you will develop key working relationships with the ED medical team and Paediatric medical team.
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.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- b. Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
- c. NVQ assessor (FO)**
Experience
Essential
- a. Up to 6 months post-registration (SO)*
- b. Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- . Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Communication
Essential
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- c. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- d. Reflective in Practice
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- b. Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
- c. NVQ assessor (FO)**
Experience
Essential
- a. Up to 6 months post-registration (SO)*
- b. Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- . Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Communication
Essential
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- c. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- d. Reflective in Practice
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
