Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Staff Nurse for Daycase on Rose Ward at Royal Brompton Hospital. Daycase is fast paced unit, which provides a high standard of care for patients with a cardiac and respiratory conditions. The Royal Brompton is part of the Guys and St Thomas Clinical Group and is known throughout the world for its expertise and, research and high standard of care.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist nursing advice and carrying out specialist nursing procedures. You will be working with the wider MDT in supporting urgent clinical reviews for children along with specialist procedures.
As a band 6 paediatric nurse you will have the opportunity to develop all your leadership and clinical skills in a busy, positive, and supportive day case environment, as well as focusing on your career options with the support of your ward managers, clinical educators, and Matron. We would also consider a senior Band 5 nurse with appropriate experience for this post with the aim to support through a Band 5 - Band 6 development pathway.
Closing date: 22/09/2024
Interview date: 03/10/2024
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, you will be a clinical role model and advocate for your patients. You will work closely with the senior nursing team to continue to move the service forward and implement improvements in practice to ensure the best experience and outcomes for our patients and their families.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other staff, students and may undertake research, and lead clinical audits in their own specialist area.
You will have the opportunity to encourage and empower other team members to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential whilst also using your experience to provide clinical leadership. So come and join our fantastic team!
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organizations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organization and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
-Independently manage the day case unit within the ward area whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care
-To be responsible, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment.
-Assess educational and information needs for patients and families, and devise plans to ensure need are met.
-Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards
-Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area.
-Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust
-Identify and raise awareness of the educational needs of patients and carers and implement appropriate education programmes
-To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
-Assist the Sister/Charge nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors/preceptors.
-Contribute and assist the Sister/Charge Nurse to foster a learning environment within the clinical area.
-Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.
-Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.
-In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the day case area, delegates duties and care appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
-Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety.
-To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways.
-To deputise for the inpatient ward are Nurse in Charge in their absence
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
-Independently manage the day case unit within the ward area whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care
-To be responsible, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment.
-Assess educational and information needs for patients and families, and devise plans to ensure need are met.
-Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards
-Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area.
-Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust
-Identify and raise awareness of the educational needs of patients and carers and implement appropriate education programmes
-To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
-Assist the Sister/Charge nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors/preceptors.
-Contribute and assist the Sister/Charge Nurse to foster a learning environment within the clinical area.
-Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.
-Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.
-In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the day case area, delegates duties and care appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
-Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety.
-To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways.
-To deputise for the inpatient ward are Nurse in Charge in their absence
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience within relevant speciality
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
Desirable
- Paediatric HDU experience or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence (appropriate area of speciality)
Desirable
- Paediatric HDU course or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- An understanding of resource management
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
- Evidence of managing junior staff members including PDR completion and/or sickness management
Desirable
- Microsoft Word / Excel skills
Professional registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience within relevant speciality
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
Desirable
- Paediatric HDU experience or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence (appropriate area of speciality)
Desirable
- Paediatric HDU course or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- An understanding of resource management
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
- Evidence of managing junior staff members including PDR completion and/or sickness management
Desirable
- Microsoft Word / Excel skills
Professional registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
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).
