Senior Staff Nurse Grand Union Ward

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London is looking for a Band 6 Children's Nurse with a focus on Haematology Nursing. The role offers the opportunity to work within a team providing care in a dynamic environment. Applicants should have a valid RSCN/RN (child) qualification and at least 12 months of relevant experience. The position emphasizes continuous professional development and offers a supportive work atmosphere with flexible options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supervision of junior staff and mentorship.
• Minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in the relevant speciality.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual patient care programs with the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead the provision of care in line with Trust policies.
• Regularly take charge of the clinical area to maintain safe staffing levels.

Skills

Ability to take charge of a ward

Knowledge of research and audit

Effective written and verbal communication

Education

RSCN/RN (child)

Job description

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

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.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• To lead the provision of care in accordance with St Mary's NHS Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.
• To regularly take charge of the clinical area as required, utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
• To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care.
• Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standards.
• In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department philosophy and model of care.
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
• To be aware of, and to work towards actively participating 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 organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• RSCN/RN (child)
• Experience of supervision of junior staff, Mentorship in practice or equivalent
• Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Level 3 safeguarding
• APLS

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 within the relevant speciality.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Experience of change management - positive change agent

Skills

Essential criteria

• For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Ability to take charge of a ward or part of a ward,
• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills
• Competency in cannulation/ venepuncture
• To be trained or in the process of training, in the safe delivery of Chemotherapy

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 809.1KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 272.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)