Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated nurse to lead critical care initiatives. The role involves assessing and implementing high-quality care, managing staffing, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, contributing to a positive working environment while promoting patient safety and care excellence.

Qualifications

• Lead on assessing and implementing high-quality critical care.
• Participate in educating learners and support mentorship.
• Manage staffing and rotas for safe practice levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing team in critical care and resus situations.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and health & safety legislation.
• Lead clinical teams and manage budgets for quality.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Communication

Patient Care

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical:

1. Lead on assessing, planning, and implementing high-quality critical care, evaluating care options for patients in line with Trust values and objectives.
2. Be the nurse lead in deterioration or resus situations, coordinating the nursing team to delegate and prioritize care.
3. Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
4. Support deteriorating children in other hospital areas to facilitate safe, speedy transfers to PHDU, e.g., initiate NIV.
5. Manage patients with central venous access devices and arterial lines, including assessment and management.
6. Provide excellent assessment skills to monitor patient conditions and identify signs of deterioration.
7. Plan daily care effectively and adapt in urgent situations, e.g., leading staff in RSI preparations.
8. Display leadership skills, support colleagues, and escalate concerns when necessary.
9. Ensure safe custody, maintenance, and administration of medication per Trust policies.
10. Promote a safe therapeutic environment, adhering to infection control, health & safety legislation, and Trust policies.
11. Coordinate discharges and transfers, ensuring timely and safe processes.
12. Manage patient flow and bed management effectively and safely.
13. Deliver high-quality end-of-life care following national pathways, providing holistic palliative and terminal care.
14. Provide evidence-based clinical advice to staff and patients.
15. Understand and implement clinical escalation procedures.
16. Participate in clinical governance, risk management, and uphold high standards of care.
17. Ensure team adherence to safeguarding policies.
18. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver comprehensive care from admission to discharge.
19. Coordinate specialist functions and make clinical decisions as appropriate.

Professional:

1. Maintain professional behavior and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
2. Contribute to a safe, high-quality working environment.
3. Participate in setting nursing standards and multidisciplinary care practices.
4. Practice according to NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines.
5. Adhere to Trust and unit policies, ensuring staff compliance.
6. Maintain safety and infection control standards.
7. Protect patient confidentiality and comply with Data Protection Act.
8. Keep accurate documentation as per standards.
9. Engage with clinical governance and local audit processes.
10. Manage stock levels efficiently.
11. Implement quality service improvements aligned with Trust standards.
12. Report incidents and take appropriate actions.
13. Work flexible shift patterns, including weekends.

Education and Development:

1. Participate in educating learners within the area.
2. Support preceptorship, student supervision, and mentorship.
3. Engage in continuous learning to handle critical situations confidently.
4. Identify learning needs and organize local training.
5. Promote evidence-based practice and research participation.
6. Encourage staff research awareness and development.
7. Participate in clinical supervision and acting as a supervisor.

Management and leadership:

1. Manage staffing and rotas to ensure safe practice levels.
2. Act as shift coordinator when appropriate.
3. Ensure staff compliance with care protocols.
4. Take responsibility for the ward/department in the absence of a manager.
5. Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
6. Lead and manage clinical teams, ensuring effective communication and resource management.
7. Contribute to staff induction, appraisals, and recruitment.
8. Lead specific projects and manage budgets for cost-effectiveness and quality.

Communication and relationship building:

1. Apply Trust values in all relationships.
2. Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
3. Use communication to enhance patient care and incident reporting.
4. Maintain professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions.
5. Work cohesively within the team and in a multicultural environment.
6. Communicate complex or sensitive information appropriately, considering barriers like language or health conditions.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.