Job overview
We are excited to welcome a passionate and driven Band 6 Nurse to join our dynamic Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team at St Mary’s Hospital, part of the West London Children’s Healthcare collaboration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed nursing professional who thrives in high-acuity settings and wants to make a real difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families.
As a Band 6 Nurse in our specialist PICU, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to infants, children, and young people with complex and life-threatening conditions.
You’ll play a key role in the delivery of safe, compassionate care while also acting as a clinical leader, supporting junior staff, coordinating care pathways, and contributing to the smooth, effective running of the unit.
We are proud to invest in your professional growth, offering access to advanced training, leadership development programmes, and opportunities to take part in service improvement projects. Whether you’re aiming to deepen your PICU expertise or step confidently into a leadership role, we will support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your paediatric nursing journey within a forward-thinking, patient-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.'
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver safe, compassionate, and individualised care to critically ill paediatric patients.
2. Monitor and manage life-support equipment such as ventilators, infusions, and central lines.
3. Undertake advanced clinical procedures such as tracheostomy care, non-invasive ventilation, and emergency interventions.
4. Interpret clinical data to identify deterioration and respond appropriately.
5. Administer medications safely, including controlled drugs and emergency medications.
6. Act as a clinical role model and mentor for Band 5 nurses, student nurses, and support staff.
7. Support the coordination and allocation of care on a shift basis in collaboration with the shift leader.
8. Contribute to staff development through teaching, coaching, and feedback.
9. Participate in the induction and competency development of new staff.
10. Communicate sensitively with children, families, and carers during distressing and challenging situations.
Working for our organisation
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. .
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
11. RSCN/RN (CHILD) post registration relevant accredited course (PICU/ AICU)
12. 6 Months Post completion of PICU/AICU Course.
13. Experience of supervision of junior staff and students
14. Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable criteria
15. Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Minimum 2 years at pay Band 5 within Paediatric Intensive Care Environment
17. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
18. Experience of change management – positive change agent
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a critically ill child nursed on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit inclusive of knowledge of mechanical ventilation and hemofiltration
20. Knowledge of research and audit.
21. Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
22. Competent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
23. Ability to take charge of a ward or part of a ward, delegate and supervise junior staff.
24. Leadership skills
25. APLS/EPLS
Right to work
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