Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the development of a progressive nursing care model within the PATCH team. This innovative service supports children with common paediatric conditions to receive high-quality care at home, reducing hospital admissions and improving continuity of care.
PATCH Aims:
- Deliver clinical systems to support early discharge and hospital-at-home care.
- Prevent re-attendances and admissions through strong community and GP links.
- Provide a 7-day service across NWL in collaboration with other PATCH teams.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of paediatric care, working closely with senior leaders and clinical teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in the community.
If you are dynamic with a vision for innovative care and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact Matron Natasha King natasha.king2@nhs.net for further information.
Main duties of the job
- Use their experience and skills in the independent assessment and management of acutely unwell children to ensure all children referred to the PATCH team receive high quality, effective, individualised care that is compassionate and caring.
- Provide clinical supervision and clinical training for the band 6 members of the PATCH team and other nurses that rotate through the team.
- Work closely with the PATCH Matron, clinical leads and senior management teams to oversee clinical governance and audit of the PATCH service and to lead, monitor and feedback on the project performance.
- Assist in the reduction of acute admissions to inpatient hospital beds by supporting children and families in the community to self-manage conditions
- To participate in auditing effectiveness and incorporate findings into practice.
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.
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 and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within paediatric care linked to demonstrable clinical competences
- APLS/EPALS qualification
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post registration experience working as an experienced Band 6
- Experience of working the relevant specialism including Paediatric Emergency Department and/or Community setting
- Experience of teaching on formal & informal education programmes
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of leading teams and line management duties
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- Experience working in as part of a Virtual Ward Team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- Ability to manage change, both personally & as a facilitator
- Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
- Understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding the child and family.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Experience in performance management, personal development goal setting and appraisals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within paediatric care linked to demonstrable clinical competences
- APLS/EPALS qualification
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post registration experience working as an experienced Band 6
- Experience of working the relevant specialism including Paediatric Emergency Department and/or Community setting
- Experience of teaching on formal & informal education programmes
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of leading teams and line management duties
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- Experience working in as part of a Virtual Ward Team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- Ability to manage change, both personally & as a facilitator
- Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
- Understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding the child and family.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget management
- Experience in performance management, personal development goal setting and appraisals
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).
