Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Nurse with at least 12 months post qualification experience to complement our existing nursing team and to work within our dynamic and friendly team. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff who provide quality care to children with a wide variety of conditions including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopaedics plastics, ENT and the largest Bone Marrow Transplant Centre non-malignant blood cancers .
Our PICU admits around 480 critically ill children with at least 30% from our local Northwest London catchment area and the remainder are transferred by the acute Retrieval Teams. Our PICU is purpose-built Which has the capacity of 15 Level 3 beds with a 2 beds allocated for High Consequence Infectious Disease, such as Haemorrhagic Fever, Ebola, Marsburg and Lassa Fever, etc.
We are looking for a Band 5 nurse who is committed to delivering high quality care and supporting our current and future services. The post holder must be willing to engage in all the development opportunities and be enthusiastic about their own development and growth. In return we will enhance your skills in caring for children who are critically unwell. If you feel that that you are up to the challenges of this rewarding role then we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver efficient, compassionate, and excellent nursing care to patients and their families which is evidence based.
- To minimise risk and maintain safety of patients and staff; supporting the ward manager in investigating incidents and identifying ways to improve practice.
- To actively promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
- To use evidence-based practice and actively participate in the progression of nursing within West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) and Imperial Healthcare trust
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 or RN (child)
- Graduated at Diploma/Degree/MSc Level
Desirable
- Mentorship/ SSSA Training
- Capital IV Passport
Experience
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- 12months experience post qualification
Desirable
- Experience or participant in change management - positive change agent.
- RSCN or RN (child) with acute care experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Able to manage difficult situations.
- Organisational time management
Desirable
- For specialist areas able to demonstrate knowledge of patient group
- Knowledge of basic research and audit concepts
- Mentoring skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSCN or RN (child)
- Graduated at Diploma/Degree/MSc Level
Desirable
- Mentorship/ SSSA Training
- Capital IV Passport
Experience
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- 12months experience post qualification
Desirable
- Experience or participant in change management - positive change agent.
- RSCN or RN (child) with acute care experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Able to manage difficult situations.
- Organisational time management
Desirable
- For specialist areas able to demonstrate knowledge of patient group
- Knowledge of basic research and audit concepts
- Mentoring skills
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).
