Paediatric Staff Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health service provider is seeking a Paediatric Nurse for their Emergency Department. Candidates should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have experience in an acute clinical environment. The role involves supporting patient health, assessing care needs, and participating in the development of care programmes. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This is a chance to be part of a dedicated team that serves a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Nursing practice.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect and support the health of individual patients and clients.
• Assess care and health education needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Gain experience and skills in clinical practice under supervision.
• Facilitate and teach as appropriate.

Job description

Overview

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients; assessment of care and health education needs; development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. Under supervision, to gain experience and skills in clinical practice, facilitation and teaching, and management (as appropriate). To work in accordance with UCLH Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and Core Standards and contribute towards achieving the Trust's "Top 10" Objectives. To maintain effective communication and to provide a high standard of holistic patient-centred care. To take charge of the ward/department in the absence of senior nursing staff following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway.

Responsibilities

• Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients
• Assessment of care and health education needs
• Development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
• Under supervision, gain experience and skills in clinical practice
• Facilitation and teaching
• Management (as appropriate)

Role context and environment

Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated, and want to develop your skills and knowledge within a busy friendly Paediatric Emergency Department? If so then this is the post for you! UCLH has an international reputation for innovation and patient-focused care. The posts are based within a highly motivated team who are committed to achieving high quality clinical outcomes for a diverse patient population. The team is supported by Clinical Practice Facilitators and departmental play specialist, along with strong links with the Paediatric and Adolescent Division. We are looking for Paediatric nurses with experience of working within an Emergency Department or relevant acute clinical environment to join our expanding team who provide care to approximately 15,500 children and young people a year. You will need to have strong communication and leadership skills with an eagerness to advance in Emergency Nursing practice. This is a responsible role encouraging you to play an important part in strengthening our status as one London's leading Emergency Departments. You will be subject to an internal rotation shift pattern and be required to rotate within other areas of the department where children and young people are located. Working within a leading academic trust you can look forward to proactive managerial support for personal and professional development including opportunities for degree and masters pathways via Southbank or City University.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites and are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. We are committed to sustainability and sustainability targets, including net zero ambitions for direct and indirect emissions by 2031 and 2040 respectively.

Application and selection

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on TRAC to collect personal details and information is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. Further information can be found at the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

Informal note to applicants

We are an inclusive employer with a One Team ethos and flexible working options. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. UCLH offers a range of staff benefits and wellbeing programmes.