Band 6 Children's nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Children's Nurse to provide high-quality care within their Haematology/Oncology and Paediatric Bone Marrow Unit. The role includes developing patient care programs, leading nursing provision in compliance with regulations, and ensuring high standards of documentation. The successful candidate will join a motivated multidisciplinary team and will enjoy comprehensive career development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with proven experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Develop patient care programs with measurable outcomes.
• Lead care provision in line with NHS Trust Policies.
• Maintain safe staffing levels and oversee clinical area.

Skills

Experience in Haematology Nursing

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Band 6 Children's nurse; with experience or an interest in Haematology Nursing and who is ready to undertake more role responsibilities and to complement our existing nursing team.

You will have the opportunity to work within our dynamic and friendly Haematology/Oncology and Paediatric Bone Marrow Unit. Grand Union is a 13-bedded acute paediatric haematology ward with four Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant facilities and in addition a 2-bedded Apheresis Bay.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff who provide high quality care to children with a variety of conditions.

We are committed to your on-going development, and we will welcome you to our team by supporting your induction with supernumerary shifts and access to our education and development programmes.

If you feel that you are up to the challenges of this rewarding role then we will consider your application.

Equal Opportunities & Flexible Working

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the MDT develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust policies.
• Lead the provision of care in accordance with St Mary's NHS Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.
• Regularly take charge of the clinical area as required, utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
• Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care.
• Ensure nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standards.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a ward/department philosophy and model of care.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards, and promote these to others.
• Participate in the Trust's framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.
• Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

Working for our organization

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

With five world‑renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north‑west London and beyond every year.