Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.

In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.

In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.

Main duties of the job

To conduct holistic assessment including physical examination, observation and ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations to devise care plans that promote the activities of daily living for children and young people within the service.

To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment.

To plan and conduct appropriate follow up, closure or transition of care for the patient.

To develop and provide patient education and information which is appropriate and responsive to individual needs and level of development.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-96

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital , Twickenham Road,

Twickenham Road

Isleworth,

TW7 6AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives

Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area

Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy

Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives

Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them

Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe

Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care

Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients

Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required

Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values

Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices

Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care

Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate

2. Professional

Maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.

Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care

Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team

Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines

Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff

Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff

Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection

Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act

Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard

Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care

Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.

Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner

Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.

Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action

Work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery

Familiarise and read all required policies and procedures and to know how to gain access to copies.

3. Education and Development

Participate in the education of all learners within their area

Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre-registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate

Identify and respond to learning needs for area

Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values

Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills

Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area

Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc

Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice

Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research

Participate in clinical supervision / acting as supervisor

4. Management and Leadership

Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice

Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate

Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control

Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager

Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate

Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values

Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust

Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas

Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff

Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values

Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners

Provide clinical support and guidance to staff

Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff

Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution

Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills

Undertake appraisals of staff, following training

Chair team meetings as required

Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager

Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focussing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resource

Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects

5. Communication and relationship building

Know and utilize Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff.

Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions

Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary.

Communicate handover of care in a professional manner.

Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.

Work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times

Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment

Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.

Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.