Job summary
The Paediatric nursing team forms part of the Integrated Children's services at Chase Farm and Edgware Hospitals and is part of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the COPD manager withresponsibility for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to work as part of the nursing team at Chase Farm and Edgware Hospitals.He/she will provide care at COPD without supervision to facilitate theprevention of admission or reduction in hospitalisation.He/ she will act as an effective clinical support for students.The post holder will work as part of the COPD Nursing Team with support from the team leader and band 6's. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation of evidence-based care to children and their families and carers, and work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure a seamless service for the children.Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical cover in all areas of the paediatric unit.
About us
he 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 link https://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
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration/ RN Child
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development (2)
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards (2)
Desirable
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting (2)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting (2)
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues (2)
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards (2)
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality (2)
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of risk management (2)
- Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements (2)
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care (2)
Desirable
- Ability to take part in change and service improvement (2)
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration/ RN Child
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development (2)
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards (2)
Desirable
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting (2)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting (2)
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues (2)
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards (2)
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality (2)
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of risk management (2)
- Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements (2)
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care (2)
Desirable
- Ability to take part in change and service improvement (2)
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).
