Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

NHS; Orpington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Orpington is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join their Paediatric Emergency Department. The successful candidate will have expertise in emergency nursing, demonstrate leadership skills, and provide high-quality care to patients. This role involves overseeing shifts and clinical responsibilities, as well as contributing to the professional development of junior staff. Competitive salary of £44,485 to £52,521 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical expertise related to paediatric emergency nursing.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs.
• Workplace contribution towards developing a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic care to patients and their relatives.
• Manage clinical area in absence of Ward Manager.
• Serve as clinical resource within the Paediatric Emergency Department.

Skills

Expert knowledge of emergency nursing

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team building skills

Education

1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse

Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

ED Course or equivalent

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Staff Nurse within our Paediatric Emergency Department.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of emergency nursing and be able to translate this into effective nursing practice. They will need to have proven leadership skills, be energetic, hardworking, proactive, as well as committed to their own professional development and that of others.

Daily leadership within the Children's ED, responsible for shift oversight, resus management of patients, safeguarding and showing leadership.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital.

To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Manager/Head of Department.

To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the department complement.

To act as a clinical resource within the Paediatric ED and across the Care Group as necessary.

To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice 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 in the department on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.

Education and Qualifications

• 1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
• ED Course or equivalent.
• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
• Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The salary for this role is £44,485 to £52,521 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area.