Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's registered nurse to join our team as a Paediatric Senior Nurse.
The Chelsea & Westminster Children and Young People Directorate forms part of the North West London Paediatric Network and has consistently grown over the past few years. We are equipped with the latest technology providing advanced care for our children and young people requiring both medical and surgical care.
Job Summary: As a Paediatric Senior Nurse, you will provide leadership and clinical support to paediatric areas including inpatient, day care, and outpatient services across Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospital sites.
Main Duties:
- Provide leadership and clinical support to paediatric areas
- Work as part of a senior nursing team delivering a 24-hour service
- Ensure trust policies and protocols are adhered to
- Deliver expert advice and practice expanded clinical skills
- Overall responsibility for admission and discharges
- Act as the Senior Nurse for professional issues
- Coordinate staffing across Children and Young People directorate
Responsibilities:
- Lead on paediatric site management within agreed policies, protocols, and procedures
- Assist in the development of new policies to support practice
- Coordinate the provision of a safe environment for patients, carers, and staff
- Take appropriate action relating to complaints, accidents, and untoward incidents
- Act as an effective role model for all staff
- Undertake duties to maintain the efficient running of all areas
Clinical and Professional Issues:
- Provide a clinically credible paediatric nursing service
- Be responsible for the assessment of paediatric patients and utilization of resources
- Provide expert advice on issues related to paediatric nursing care
- Respond to reported and escalated NPEWS in line with Trust policy
- Provide expert knowledge and support to nursing and medical staff
Communications:
- Provide a calm, supportive, and problem-solving approach
- Be flexible and empathize with difficult situations
- Provide support and counseling when necessary
- Promote and display the trust values
Teaching and Supervision:
- Assist with the development and delivery of training programs
- Support and supervise staff with nursing skills
- Update own skills and knowledge as required
- Assist in the development of research-based practice
- Assist with simulation teaching and training
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum
- Part-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within pediatric care
- Assessing mentoring qualification
- APLS
- Relevant paediatric experience in an acute setting
- Excellent managerial, leadership, and organisational skills