Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse

Job title:

Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse – Band 6 To ensure the provision of high standards of holistic care for the group of patients within their sphere of responsibility. To act as the designated deputy for the Sister/Charge nurse. To act as the operational manager in their absence. To support the assessing and supervision of student nurses and preceptor newly qualified nursesMain duties of the jobDuties – Clinical Practice – Professional leadership and management – Education research training and development – Professional Accountability – Human ResourcesAbout usSt George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.Date posted01 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£42,939 to £50,697 a year pa Inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number343-6710548-RB-SKJob locationsSt HelierWrythe LaneCarshaltonSM5 1AAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo ensure the provision of high standards of holistic care for the group of patients within their sphere of responsibility. To act as the designated deputy for the Sister/Charge nurse. To act as the operational manager in their absence. To support the assessing and supervision of student nurses and preceptor newly qualified nurses Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo ensure the provision of high standards of holistic care for the group of patients within their sphere of responsibility. To act as the designated deputy for the Sister/Charge nurse. To act as the operational manager in their absence. To support the assessing and supervision of student nurses and preceptor newly qualified nursesPerson SpecificationQualification and trainingEssential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch, with evidence of regular professional updating
• Mentorship, ENB998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated or working towards degree level
• APLS/EPLS training

Educated or working towards degree levelEssential

• Ability to work at an advanced practice level and confident and competent to make appropriate decisions
• Competent in the administration of IV drugs.
• Ability to be responsive/reactive and flexible.
• Leadership and mentorship skills

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Up to date knowledge of paediatric nursing and professional developments.
• Good working knowledge of current child safeguarding issues

Other relevant requirementsEssential

• Responsive to change and dedicated to the provision of high quality services to patients
• Team Worker
• Well organised

Person SpecificationQualification and trainingEssential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch, with evidence of regular professional updating
• Mentorship, ENB998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated or working towards degree level
• APLS/EPLS training

Educated or working towards degree levelEssential

• Ability to work at an advanced practice level and confident and competent to make appropriate decisions
• Competent in the administration of IV drugs.
• Ability to be responsive/reactive and flexible.
• Leadership and mentorship skills

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Up to date knowledge of paediatric nursing and professional developments.
• Good working knowledge of current child safeguarding issues

Other relevant requirementsEssential

• Responsive to change and dedicated to the provision of high quality services to patients
• Team Worker
• Well organised

Expected salary

£42939 – 50697 per year

Location

Carshalton, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:52:18 GMT

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