Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the Paediatrics ENT Outpatients Nursing team at the RNENT & EDH Hospitals, University College London Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can plan and organise their own workload without supervision and support the high delivery of nursing care. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have a commitment to their continued professional development within the Paediatric ENT speciality which is essential for the role. This is a fixed term position for 9 months.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse
- RN Child (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Clinical Experience in Paediatrics (dependant on length of service)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Paediatric Outpatient setting
Skills and Abilities
Desirable
- Microsuction competency a willingness to obtain this skill.
- Experience with performing Skin Prick Tests (SPT) willingness to obtain this skill.
- Experience with paediatric patients who require dental procedures.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally, written and in electronic formats.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to educate others
- Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Ability to treat everyone with whom you come into contact with dignity and respect.
Information Processing
Essential
- Ability to work with electronic patient records.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to articulate and specify reasons for choosing to work in a Paediatric ENT Outpatient nursing team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse
- RN Child (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Clinical Experience in Paediatrics (dependant on length of service)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Paediatric Outpatient setting
Skills and Abilities
Desirable
- Microsuction competency a willingness to obtain this skill.
- Experience with performing Skin Prick Tests (SPT) willingness to obtain this skill.
- Experience with paediatric patients who require dental procedures.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally, written and in electronic formats.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to educate others
- Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Ability to treat everyone with whom you come into contact with dignity and respect.
Information Processing
Essential
- Ability to work with electronic patient records.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to articulate and specify reasons for choosing to work in a Paediatric ENT Outpatient nursing team.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
