Job summary
The Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to support and lead staff within the Paediatric Emergency Department. This role carries the continuing responsibility for the management of the department, as delegated by the Matron, together with the provision of a 24 hour expert paediatric emergency nurse service.
As a senior member of the nursing team s/he will deliver a high standard of nursing care based on the theory of family centred care. S/he will be expected to act as a role model and work with the multidisciplinary team within the directorate ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all children and their families.
S/he will assist senior nursing staff with management requirements ensuring that a quality service is maintained. S/he is expected to participate in education throughout the unit and hospital and ensure quality is maintained.
Main duties of the job
Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse Paediatric ED
£37,152 - £43,994 per annum incl. HCAS
West Middlesex University Hospital
Are you are a skilled Paediatric nurse, looking for a challenge or a change?
We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team within the fast pace environment of Accident & Emergency to joint our friendly team in Paediatric A&E.
The West Middlesex Hospital Accident & Emergency Department in a busy, challenging and rewarding department in the heart of west London.
You will be given a structured orientation to meet your individual needs to develop as a Paediatric A&E nurse.
For further information please contact Emma Bhuva Matron for Accident & Emergency at emma.bhuva@nhs.net
About us
About the Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients
- Maintaining high standards of patient care
- To acquire competency in basic nursing skills for ED
- To liaise closely with social services, health visitors and the childrens ward to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children seen in ED when required
- To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures
- Be proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for ED
- Ensure information is captured on the electronic patient tracking system (Cerner and LAS handover) and to ensure the accurate documentation of patient care in notes.
- To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
- To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Operations Manager/Lead Nurse.
- To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
- To maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies and protocols at all times.
- Provide leadership that promotes a patient focused approach to care
- To work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families
- To encourage and support junior staff in professional growth, mentoring students as appropriate.
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
- To develop personal and professional leadership skills and be proactive in problem solving
- Take responsibility for ones own actions and encourage the same amongst others
- Be active in creating and maintaining an harmonious working environment
- To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills.
- To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
- Actively developing and improving the services we provide
- Ensuring patient safety at all times
- Ensuring safe clinical practice amongst the MDT at all times
- Never undertaking practice that you do not feel competent in
- Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior
- Embrace and encourage change in clinical areas/hospital Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients
- Maintaining high standards of patient care
- To acquire competency in basic nursing skills for ED
- To liaise closely with social services, health visitors and the childrens ward to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children seen in ED when required
- To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures
- Be proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for ED
- Ensure information is captured on the electronic patient tracking system (Cerner and LAS handover) and to ensure the accurate documentation of patient care in notes.
- To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
- To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Operations Manager/Lead Nurse.
- To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
- To maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies and protocols at all times.
- Provide leadership that promotes a patient focused approach to care
- To work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families
- To encourage and support junior staff in professional growth, mentoring students as appropriate.
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
- To develop personal and professional leadership skills and be proactive in problem solving
- Take responsibility for ones own actions and encourage the same amongst others
- Be active in creating and maintaining an harmonious working environment
- To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills.
- To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
- Actively developing and improving the services we provide
- Ensuring patient safety at all times
- Ensuring safe clinical practice amongst the MDT at all times
- Never undertaking practice that you do not feel competent in
- Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior
- Embrace and encourage change in clinical areas/hospital Trust
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Part 1 Registered Nurse - Child or equivalent.
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- PILS certificate
- Mentoring/Assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- APLS/EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in Emergency Nursing
- Proven emergency nursing experience
- Evidence of further study.
Desirable
- Post-Registration qualification in Children's Emergency Nursing or equivalent.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical documentary competence in: IV Drug Administration - Plastering - Minor Injury Assessment & Treatment
- Ability to coordinate and lead nursing care in individual areas of the emergency department
- Specialist emergency care knowledge enabling the delivery of a high standard of clinical care to the patients, supervision of staff; and support for all grades of medical staff
- Ability to anticipate the changing workload and to make effective decisions to allocate staff accordingly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the patients; the multidisciplinary team; emergency services; and the outside agencies necessary for the efficient running of the department
- Proven leadership qualities necessary to lead the emergency team
- Ability to deal with relatives in stressful or bereavement situations, giving a high level of support and advice
- Able to recognise the potential for physical or verbal violence and take action to defuse the situation
- Ensure correct use of IT system, and be aware of the importance of information
- Be aware of role in a major incident and be capable of managing the department response to an incident
- An understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding the child and family
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Part 1 Registered Nurse - Child or equivalent.
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- PILS certificate
- Mentoring/Assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- APLS/EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in Emergency Nursing
- Proven emergency nursing experience
- Evidence of further study.
Desirable
- Post-Registration qualification in Children's Emergency Nursing or equivalent.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical documentary competence in: IV Drug Administration - Plastering - Minor Injury Assessment & Treatment
- Ability to coordinate and lead nursing care in individual areas of the emergency department
- Specialist emergency care knowledge enabling the delivery of a high standard of clinical care to the patients, supervision of staff; and support for all grades of medical staff
- Ability to anticipate the changing workload and to make effective decisions to allocate staff accordingly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the patients; the multidisciplinary team; emergency services; and the outside agencies necessary for the efficient running of the department
- Proven leadership qualities necessary to lead the emergency team
- Ability to deal with relatives in stressful or bereavement situations, giving a high level of support and advice
- Able to recognise the potential for physical or verbal violence and take action to defuse the situation
- Ensure correct use of IT system, and be aware of the importance of information
- Be aware of role in a major incident and be capable of managing the department response to an incident
- An understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding the child and family
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).