Job summary
Manage the provision of the Paediatric Nursing Services and provide professional nursing leadership in the Paediatric critical care services at St Mary's Hospital, ensuring that care is individualised and of the highest quality.
To work with the Head of Children's Nursing, Lead Nurses, Paediatric inpatient and outpatient areas, Service Manager and General Manager to implement a Paediatric nursing strategy that encompasses St Mary's and Hammersmith Hospital's Paediatric departments.
Support the Lead Nurse and Head of Children's Nursing, to ensure compliance to the National Service Framework for Children and Young People which incorporates Safeguarding of Children, in all areas across the Trust where children are treated.
To be a representative for the local and national PICU Networks and North Thames Paediatric Network.
Main duties of the job
- Manage the provision of the Paediatric Nursing Services and provide professional nursing leadership in the Paediatric critical care services at St Mary's Hospital, ensuring that care is individualised and of the highest quality.
- To work with the Head of Children's Nursing, Lead Nurses, Paediatric inpatient and outpatient areas, Service Manager and General Manager to implement a Paediatric nursing strategy that encompasses St Mary's and Hammersmith Hospital's Paediatric departments.
- Support the Lead Nurse and Head of Children's Nursing, to ensure compliance to the National Service Framework for Children and Young People which incorporates Safeguarding of Children, in all areas across the Trust where children are treated.
- To be a representative for the local and national PICU Networks and North Thames Paediatric Network.
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/RN (child)
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
- Paediatric critical care course (ENB 415 or equivalent)
- Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- MSc/MRes or working towards this qualification
- Leadership or Management qualification (or working towards this qualification)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Proven leadership skills through experience of leading a team
- Strong commitment to improving patient services with a clear focus on achieving performance goals
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Sound IT skills (incl email and office packages)
Desirable
- Competence in Haemafiltration
- Able to demonstrate Staff Engagement Methodologies
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Senior Charge Nurse/Sister (Band 7) level within specialty
- Budget management experience
- Experience and knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Experience in managing complaints and quality assurance
Desirable
- SOPs with the Critical Care
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- RSCN/RN (child)
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
- Paediatric critical care course (ENB 415 or equivalent)
- Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- MSc/MRes or working towards this qualification
- Leadership or Management qualification (or working towards this qualification)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Proven leadership skills through experience of leading a team
- Strong commitment to improving patient services with a clear focus on achieving performance goals
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Sound IT skills (incl email and office packages)
Desirable
- Competence in Haemafiltration
- Able to demonstrate Staff Engagement Methodologies
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Senior Charge Nurse/Sister (Band 7) level within specialty
- Budget management experience
- Experience and knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Experience in managing complaints and quality assurance
Desirable
- SOPs with the Critical Care
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).
