Job summary
This post is for a Clinical band 7 nursing position within the Evelina PICU, the clinical band 7 team are a dynamic and innovative team who jointly share a vision and culture to deliver exceptional care.
They are integral in coordinating and delivering excellent care within the PICU. They oversee and manage the wider nursing team as well as being highly specialised paediatric intensive care nurses who oversee PICU care delivery for all ICU level care 1-4.
They lead and manage the wider nursing team and are responsible for lead roles within the ICU.
Closing date: 16/10/2023
Interview date: 01/11/2023
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department/ward; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.
The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
The post holder will be an expert paediatric intensive care nurse with extensive clinical experience in the area and able to care for children requiring all levels of ICU care.
About us
Evelina London is part ofGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'.
As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. We operate through four clinical directorates: Neonatology and Medical Specialties, Surgical Services, Theatres and Paediatric Intensive Care, Children's Community Services and Women's Services.
Watch our short film to see inside our children's hospital.
Our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is a 30 bedded unit that delivers highly specialised tertiary care to the South East Region. The unit also holds the integrated South Thames Retrieval Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department/ward; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department/ward; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education Professional/ Statutory Registratio
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Healthcare or management/leadership degree or Masters degree or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
Strengths of Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Integrity: Has the courage to do the right thing, is very honest and makes a difference.
- Ownership: loves to be in charge, has a lot of drive, and has very high standards.
- Delivery: Enjoys being on top of things, likes to be 'hands on', thrives on having lots going on, and keeps going when things are tough.
- Relating: Is committed to developing others; is able to recognise and support people's needs; engages and leads a team through change Recognises and actively seeks appropriate support
Competencies
Essential
- Is able to analyse data and identify data trends Is able to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
- Is able to effectively present information to groups professional teams
- Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets affectively
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education Professional/ Statutory Registratio
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Healthcare or management/leadership degree or Masters degree or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
Strengths of Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Integrity: Has the courage to do the right thing, is very honest and makes a difference.
- Ownership: loves to be in charge, has a lot of drive, and has very high standards.
- Delivery: Enjoys being on top of things, likes to be 'hands on', thrives on having lots going on, and keeps going when things are tough.
- Relating: Is committed to developing others; is able to recognise and support people's needs; engages and leads a team through change Recognises and actively seeks appropriate support
Competencies
Essential
- Is able to analyse data and identify data trends Is able to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
- Is able to effectively present information to groups professional teams
- Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets affectively
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
