Job summary
To be a professional role model, leading and co-ordinating PICU and Acute Paediatric education and/or practice development in highly contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases.
To understand the training and education needs of staff at SMH PICU and the Acute Paediatric Wards who come into contact with such diseases.
To provide expert evidence based clinical bedside teaching and immersive simulated preparedness exercises to all levels of nursing allied health and medical staff.
Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the national protocols.
At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for staff on PICU who nurses such patients.
Act as a key link with other members of the in-service education and/or practice development team(s) and external education institutions as required.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist HCID trainining and development for childrens nurses
Work with Specialist PICU/Paediatric Matrons to provide safe and efficient pathways for children and families with HCID
Work with all Specialist Consultants and Commissioners to provide advisory support within the HCID Network
Control and govern the internal Policies and SOPs related to HCID
Work with the Emergency Response Team within Imperial and HCID Network to insitute efficient care in transport, supplies and estates for children and families with HCID
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child/RN Adult
- BSc (Hons)/MSc/ Equivalent
- Post Registration/ Experience in PICU/HDU/Infectious Disease Course
- PILS/APLS/EPALS or Equivalent
Desirable
- MSc or willingness to undertake
- Modules in Advanced Assessment Skills
- Post Grad Diploma/Certificate in Infections Disease
Experience
Essential
- Min 2 years at Band 6 level
- Worked in an environment where Infectious Disease was a cohort of patients
- Can demonstrate management and leadership in an acute setting
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 level
- Has managed a team or project
- Working experience in HCID
- Experience of MDT teaching
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child/RN Adult
- BSc (Hons)/MSc/ Equivalent
- Post Registration/ Experience in PICU/HDU/Infectious Disease Course
- PILS/APLS/EPALS or Equivalent
Desirable
- MSc or willingness to undertake
- Modules in Advanced Assessment Skills
- Post Grad Diploma/Certificate in Infections Disease
Experience
Essential
- Min 2 years at Band 6 level
- Worked in an environment where Infectious Disease was a cohort of patients
- Can demonstrate management and leadership in an acute setting
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 level
- Has managed a team or project
- Working experience in HCID
- Experience of MDT teaching
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).
