Job summary
The post holder will work under the direction of the ward sister/ charge nursewith responsibility for:The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately plannedcare is both implemented and evaluated.He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated totake charge of the unit on a regular basis.He/ she will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical andprofessional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical coverin all areas of the paediatric unit.
Main duties of the job
?The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
? To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
? To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
? To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
? In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
? To manage a delegated group of Band 5 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
? To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
? To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- Teaching and Assessing course
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration / professional development
Experience
Essential
- 2 years acute paediatric experience
- Child Protection experience and training
- Experience of supporting and developing junior staff.
- Experience of working with the MDT.
- Experience of managing a ward and a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development
Desirable
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- Teaching and Assessing course
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration / professional development
Experience
Essential
- 2 years acute paediatric experience
- Child Protection experience and training
- Experience of supporting and developing junior staff.
- Experience of working with the MDT.
- Experience of managing a ward and a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development
Desirable
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).
