Job summary
We are looking for band 6 Staff Nurses to join our Paediatric Critical Care unit, which is fast paced, innovative and dynamic environment.
The PICU is an established 16 bedded unit plus 4 PHDU beds within the new Evelina Cardio-Respiratory and Intensive Care directorate based at The Royal Brompton Hospital site.
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 including congenital heart disease (pre- & post-surgery), acquired heart disease, respiratory conditions and thoracic surgery. We are committed to helping you realise your potential which is reflected through a personalised training and development plan as well as dedicated Practice Educators.
As a tertiary cardio respiratory intensive care we offer development in all specialist services including renal replacement therapies and ECMO.
Closing Date: 1st February 2024
Interview: 9th February 2024
Main duties of the job
- Supporting and deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
- The post holder works as part of the multidisciplinary team and delivers a high standard of family centred care
- The post holder is responsible for managing the care of an individual or group of patients and the needs of their families, ensuring that quality is maintained
- The post holder will work closely with the senior nursing leadership team and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development as part of the ward team.
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
- To be part responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff in PICU.
- The post holder must have a commitment to education and research.
- Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff.
- Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients
About us
From 1st April 2022, Children's services at The Royal Brompton Hospital site became part of the Cardiac, Respiratory and Intensive Care Directorate at Evelina London, which is part ofGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. 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'.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Steve Tugwell, Clinical Nurse Educator S.Tugwell@rbht.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient and family care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Trust policies.
- Is required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002)
- Is required to understand the Children Act (1989, 2004), the Childrens National Service Framework (2004) and know the nursing responsibilities in relation to these publications
- To be aware of responsibilities in relation to National as well as local child protection policies
- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
- Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards and facilitating MDT audits.
- In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department philosophy and model of care.
- Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care day-to-day clinical issues an understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department manager.
- In the absence or as delegated by the Ward/Department Manager indicate investigations of untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and other relevant information.
- Under the supervision of the ward / department manager contribute and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
- Monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards under the direction of the Ward/Department Manager.
- Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/careers and staff.
- Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
- To actively participate in the Trusts framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area.
- To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being for staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers.
- Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
- To regularly take charge of the clinical area, 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. (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Participate in Trust wide research awareness sessions for nurses and midwives and recommend innovations for clinical practice.
- To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
- Communication
- Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Ward/Department and Trust wide. Assist in the programme and provide clinical supervision, as required for all registered nurses working in the Ward/Department.
- Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members and evaluate outcomes in conjunction with the Ward/Department Manager.
- Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other Wards/Departments, including developing your formal presentation skills.
- Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive Ward/Unit team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Contribute to Directorate/Site bleep cover arrangements as required.
- Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development
- Be responsible for the 1:1s and PDPs of named staff as delegated by the Ward/Department Manager. Understand the impact of individuals PDPs on the learning needs of the Ward/Department.
- Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments.
- Assist in the management of staff attendance, sickness absence, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area.
- Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff.
- Resource management
- Assist the Ward/Department Manager in the effective and efficient use of resources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies, the activation of the nurse bank/alteration of nurse duty rotas and ordering or assessing of equipment.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the work load and meet the needs of the patient.
- Participate in planning the duty rota taking into consideration the needs of the service and in conjunction with the parameters set by the Ward / department manager.
- To actively engage with rostering in PICU/Rose Ward
- Service development
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the nursing team.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trust Performance Review and System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved.
- Be aware of the service delivery plans
- Policy development
- Under the supervision of the ward/PICU/department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development.
- To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
- To actively promote a healthy life style for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
- Information management
- To be actively involved in maintaining data quality on PAS or similar systems in the future.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development.
- Following Trust / local guidelines order relevant tests and access results reported on Web OCS.
- Participate in the collection and discussion of audit and research data as required.
- Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
- To have an active email account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient and family care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Trust policies.
- Is required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002)
- Is required to understand the Children Act (1989, 2004), the Childrens National Service Framework (2004) and know the nursing responsibilities in relation to these publications
- To be aware of responsibilities in relation to National as well as local child protection policies
- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
- Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards and facilitating MDT audits.
- In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department philosophy and model of care.
- Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care day-to-day clinical issues an understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department manager.
- In the absence or as delegated by the Ward/Department Manager indicate investigations of untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and other relevant information.
- Under the supervision of the ward / department manager contribute and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
- Monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards under the direction of the Ward/Department Manager.
- Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/careers and staff.
- Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
- To actively participate in the Trusts framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area.
- To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being for staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers.
- Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
- To regularly take charge of the clinical area, 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. (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Participate in Trust wide research awareness sessions for nurses and midwives and recommend innovations for clinical practice.
- To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
- Communication
- Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Ward/Department and Trust wide. Assist in the programme and provide clinical supervision, as required for all registered nurses working in the Ward/Department.
- Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members and evaluate outcomes in conjunction with the Ward/Department Manager.
- Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other Wards/Departments, including developing your formal presentation skills.
- Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive Ward/Unit team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Contribute to Directorate/Site bleep cover arrangements as required.
- Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development
- Be responsible for the 1:1s and PDPs of named staff as delegated by the Ward/Department Manager. Understand the impact of individuals PDPs on the learning needs of the Ward/Department.
- Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments.
- Assist in the management of staff attendance, sickness absence, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area.
- Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff.
- Resource management
- Assist the Ward/Department Manager in the effective and efficient use of resources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies, the activation of the nurse bank/alteration of nurse duty rotas and ordering or assessing of equipment.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the work load and meet the needs of the patient.
- Participate in planning the duty rota taking into consideration the needs of the service and in conjunction with the parameters set by the Ward / department manager.
- To actively engage with rostering in PICU/Rose Ward
- Service development
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and a resource for learners and the nursing team.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trust Performance Review and System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved.
- Be aware of the service delivery plans
- Policy development
- Under the supervision of the ward/PICU/department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development.
- To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
- To actively promote a healthy life style for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
- Information management
- To be actively involved in maintaining data quality on PAS or similar systems in the future.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development.
- Following Trust / local guidelines order relevant tests and access results reported on Web OCS.
- Participate in the collection and discussion of audit and research data as required.
- Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
- To have an active email account.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RN child (sub part 1 NMC register)
- Practice Assessor or Mentorship Qualification
- Relevant Post Registration course appropriate to speciality or equivalent (PICU, AICU or NICU Course)
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant PICU experience as a band 5
- To demonstrate sound and appropriate clinical knowledge and skills
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience within the desired speciality.
- Experience of shift and people management.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RN child (sub part 1 NMC register)
- Practice Assessor or Mentorship Qualification
- Relevant Post Registration course appropriate to speciality or equivalent (PICU, AICU or NICU Course)
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant PICU experience as a band 5
- To demonstrate sound and appropriate clinical knowledge and skills
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience within the desired speciality.
- Experience of shift and people management.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
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).
