Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job description

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the UK and an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). Our mission is to provide world class healthcare to all, through excellence in research, education and training.

The Paediatric ED team work closely together, in delivering high quality care to over 27, 000 children and their families each year, working in collaboration with the Adult ED, the Urgent Care Centre, Same Day Emergency Care, PATCH team and inpatient paediatric services.

St. Mary's Hospital operates as a Major Trauma Centre and is the hub for the north-west London trauma network and a vital part of the London-wide trauma system.

We have an active research strategy; with the department being recognised as a pilot site for numerous national studies. There have been more than fifty articles and posters accepted for publication or presentation at national and international conferences, produced by nursing and medical staff from the paediatric emergency department.

We are looking for a hardworking and committed individual to join our team as a Band 6 Paediatric senior staff nurse, providing high quality care in our busy and fast paced department.

Main duties of the job

To deliver efficient and compassionate nursing care to patients attending the department.

To support the shift leader and senior nursing management in the delivery of excellence.

To minimise risk and maintain the safety of patients within the scope of their practice.

To practice evidence based nursing and actively participate in the progression of emergency nursing.

To be flexible in working practices to meet the needs of the service.

To endorse and support senior management in achieving national targets.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

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/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Sick Children's Nurse
• Graduate Nurse
• APLS / EPLS course or equivalent

Desirable

• A&E Course
• ATNC/TNCC or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration acute paediatric nursing
• Minimum 12 months Paediatric Emergency care experience
• Major Trauma Experince

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Assessment Skills
• Ability to Prioritise
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to recognise and report potentially difficult situations
• Able to use initiative.
• Time management / meet deadlines.
• Basic IT skills.

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Sick Children's Nurse
• Graduate Nurse
• APLS / EPLS course or equivalent

Desirable

• A&E Course
• ATNC/TNCC or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration acute paediatric nursing
• Minimum 12 months Paediatric Emergency care experience
• Major Trauma Experince

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Assessment Skills
• Ability to Prioritise
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to recognise and report potentially difficult situations
• Able to use initiative.
• Time management / meet deadlines.
• Basic IT 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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