Band 5 Paediatric Outpatients Staff Nurse
The Paediatric nursing team forms part of the Integrated Children's services at Chase Farm and Edgware Hospitals and is part of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the COPD manager with responsibility for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to work as part of the nursing team at Chase Farm and Edgware Hospitals.He/she will provide care at COPD without supervision to facilitate the prevention of admission or reduction in hospitalisation.He/ she will act as an effective clinical support for students.The post holder will work as part of the COPD Nursing Team with support from the team leader and band 6's. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation of evidence-based care to children and their families and carers, and work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure a seamless service for the children.Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical cover in all areas of the paediatric unit.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information, please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
* Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development (2)
* Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards (2)
* Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting (2)
Experience
* Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting (2)
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues (2)
* Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards (2)
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality (2)
Skills and Aptitudes
* Knowledge of risk management (2)
* Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements (2)
* To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care (2)
* Ability to take part in change and service improvement (2)
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.
£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive of UCAS (pro rate)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
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