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Junior Sister - Thomas Cook Children’s Critical Care

Kings College Hospital

London

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Band 6 Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses to join their Children's Critical Care Centre in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care to Intensive Care and High Dependency patients across various specialties, including liver disease and transplantation. You will be part of a committed team, supported by a comprehensive development program that encourages professional growth and skill enhancement. If you possess significant experience in paediatric critical care and are eager to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in paediatric critical care or HDU setting.
  • Registered Paediatric Nurse with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs on the ward.
  • Support the multidisciplinary team with accurate information and advice.

Skills

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team building skills

Education

Registered Paediatric Nurse
Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
HDU Qualification (eg PANiCC)

Job description

Junior Sister - Thomas Cook Children’s Critical Care
Band 6

Main area: PICU Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Early's, Long days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 213-NUR-DH-6920097-B

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: King's College Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 Per Annum Including High Cost Area

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

Job overview

We are seeking Band 6 Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses who ideally have significant experience working within a paediatric critical care or HDU setting and who have undertaken a relevant HDU course. Adult qualified nurses with critical care experience or paediatric experience will also be considered. You will be supported via a comprehensive development programme including local competencies, a preceptorship programme and a clear career pathway.

Join us and you’ll enjoy the support of a thoroughly committed team. We welcome informal visits or discussion to explore what we can offer you.

Working in the Children’s Critical Care Centre will provide you with the opportunity to care for Intensive Care and High Dependency patients admitted under a variety of specialties:

  • General medicine and surgery
  • Liver disease and liver transplantation
  • Small bowel transplantation
Main duties of the job

Support and development opportunities are vital in our philosophy of providing the best care to our patients and valuing our staff. Development opportunities are actively encouraged and you will be supported in gaining relevant qualifications.

  • To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times
  • To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
  • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team
  • To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate
  • To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives
  • To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
  • To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand
  • To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff
  • To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
  • To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and protocols within the clinical area
  • To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such
  • To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy
Person specification
Education
  • Registered Paediatric Nurse
  • Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
  • HDU Qualification eg PANiCC or other accredited course OR PICU Qualification or other accredited course
Knowledge and Experience
  • Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
  • Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
Skills and Competencies
  • Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions
  • Problem solving skills – able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support
  • Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results

IMPORTANT

  • Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
  • If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
  • To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
  • Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
  • All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
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