Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 nurse or Band 6 nurse looking to advance your career as the lead nurse for level 1 critical care. You will work alongside the paediatric critical care consultant, paediatric matron, and senior staff to develop and implement guidelines and policies to support the paediatric critical care service across all paediatric areas.
The successful applicant will be required to work very closely with the paediatric emergency department team and be proactive, innovative, and able to work collaboratively and independently to develop a co-ordinated and responsive service for patients.
As a senior nurse in this specialist role, you will be well organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be computer literate and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the paediatric service provides children and their families with the highest possible standards of care.
The post is based within the paediatric unit, and although a weekday work pattern is generally required, there will be a need for the successful applicant to work flexibly clinically and support practice.
Job Responsibilities:
- Mentorship in Practice or other teaching qualification
- Minimum two years band 6 experience
- Awareness of importance of audit or research in improving care
- Proven ability to manage own workload and that of others (desirable)
- Evidence of managing change (desirable)
- Previous experience of working in a dedicated paediatric critical care / high dependency care environment (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
Requirements:
- Current UK professional registration
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check