Job summary
The STPN has a variety of Workstreams including Paediatric Critical Care. The core STPN team comprises joint Clinical Directors, Network Manager, Project Managers, Nurse Leads, an Analyst and Project Coordinators. We are joined by our appointed external Clinical Leads.
The post holder will need to be passionate about improving services for children and young people. You will be expected to have an interest or knowledge of working within a network and across organisational boundaries, including the ability to work autonomously and to engage and communicate with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders. Political sensitivity and the ability to communicate highly complex and contentious information clearly is key.
The STPN is hosted by Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will have a contract with Evelina London (via Guy's and ST Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our team for maternity leave cover on a 12 month contract. The Lead Nurse for the Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) ODN will be an experienced, registered paediatric nurse with current paediatric critical care or related experience and skills.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in our new programme to provide level 2 PCC care within some District General Hospitals across the network geography.
Closing date: 01/12/2024
Interview date: 10/12/2024
Main duties of the job
This key role within the STPN team provides nursing leadership across the PCC Network, acting as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for all members of STPN.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Leads for PCC, the core STPN team and the wider PCC community across STPN providers to develop and deliver the strategic and operational programme of work that addresses national and local priorities.
In partnership with the ODN Nurse Educator, the post holder will complete a training needs analysis, developing and delivering relevant education programmes that promote excellence in PCC across the region. The post holder will work collaboratively with other members of the STPN team on key topics that underpin all work streams e.g. building a sustainable workforce and surge management.
The post-holder will lead on the promotion of family-centred care within the Clinical Network, ensuring user participation in future service planning.
About us
The South Thames Paediatric Network (STPN) was established in 2018. Our vision is to transform children's healthcare, together.
The STPN is funded by NHS England to implement the NHS Long Term Plan, GIRFT and other national recommendations to ensure that transformation of services for children and young people (CYP) is aligned across the South Thames region (South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex) and co-ordinated with partner organisations.
The network region covers 23 hospitals and 5 integrated care systems. The Network works in close collaboration with the North Thames Paediatric and the Thames Valley and Wessex, and other national Paediatric Operational Delivery Networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job description and Personal Specification documents for more information and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job description and Personal Specification documents for more information and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Master's Degree in a health- related discipline (or demonstrable evidence of working at Masters Level).
- Post - graduate course in either Paediatric Critical Care or relevant course
Desirable
- Leadership/management training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in paediatric nursing at HDU or PICU Level
- Leadership and/or management of a clinical team
- Evidence of involvement with risk and governance structure Service introduction or redesign experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within clinically related networks
- Experience of working as a senior nurse in a strategic healthcare role
- Involvement in national strategic planning and nursing developments or specialist areas policy/guideline development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth specialist knowledge of paediatric critical care
- Understanding of Networks and their benefits
- Change management understanding
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Leadership style which promotes collaboration and open communication.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work in high pressured situations with multiple differing opinions and priorities
- The ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate and report data
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Master's Degree in a health- related discipline (or demonstrable evidence of working at Masters Level).
- Post - graduate course in either Paediatric Critical Care or relevant course
Desirable
- Leadership/management training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in paediatric nursing at HDU or PICU Level
- Leadership and/or management of a clinical team
- Evidence of involvement with risk and governance structure Service introduction or redesign experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within clinically related networks
- Experience of working as a senior nurse in a strategic healthcare role
- Involvement in national strategic planning and nursing developments or specialist areas policy/guideline development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth specialist knowledge of paediatric critical care
- Understanding of Networks and their benefits
- Change management understanding
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Leadership style which promotes collaboration and open communication.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work in high pressured situations with multiple differing opinions and priorities
- The ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate and report data
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).
