We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, professional and motivated Band 6 Children’s Nurse to join our team. Significant post‑registration experience is essential for this post.
The ward consists of 16 beds/cots and cares for children with varying medical, surgical, ENT and orthopaedic conditions. Specialist services include Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell and Diabetes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality, individualised care to children between the ages of 0–16 years.
* Assist the ward sister in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence.
* Monitor standards of care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
* Act as a mentor, teaching and supervising student nurses and junior staff nurses.
* Respond to children’s and families’ concerns and communicate effectively with the MDT.
* Lead the nursing team as a clinical leader, setting standards and expectations of quality of care.
* Carry out planned care for a group of children without direct supervision.
* Ensure assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based, individualised patient care.
* Supervise programmes of care given by junior staff and students.
* Ensure the legibility and accuracy of documentation, enabling effective hand‑over to other staff.
* Correctly administer and custody medicines in accordance with local and Trust policy.
* Lead safe and timely discharge planning, identifying and addressing barriers to discharge.
* Maintain accurate records and prepare statements concerning accidents, clinical incidents and complaints.
* Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager or Matron to ensure adherence to all official recommendations, guidelines and regulations relating to child protection.
* Identify and refer children at risk in accordance with Child Protection guidelines and procedures.
* Maintain competency in advanced resuscitation skills by successful completion of a recognised course (e.g., PILS/APLS).
* Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload, anticipating potential problems.
* Communicate effectively at all times, maintaining a harmonious working environment.
* Assist in organising regular ward/department meetings and other relevant meetings.
* Maintain a safe and healthy environment, ensuring equipment is in good working order and reporting defects.
* Participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff.
* Support the Clinical Nurse Manager or Matron in compiling duty rotas and arranging adequate staff cover.
* Assist in monitoring sickness and absence levels.
* Promote and develop the philosophy of child and family‑centred care within the ward/department.
* Carry the crash bleep when required and respond to emergency calls within the unit.
* Be proficient in relevant IT skills and ensure competence in information technology skills relevant to the ward/department.
* Participate in nursing research and incorporate relevant findings into clinical practice.
* Implement continuous quality improvements within the ward/department, in line with Trust policies and NHS plans.
* Lead the implementation of nursing audit on the ward/department and facilitate multidisciplinary audit development.
* Ensure economical use of resources.
* Assist in the annual appraisal process, ensuring all staff have a performance review and personal development plan.
* Orient new staff and students to the ward/department and provide teaching and development to the nursing team.
* Provide evidence‑based health education and health promotion to children and their carers.
* Keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence‑based practice.
* Maintain personal records of continuing professional development.
* Contribute to the delivery of the Trust’s Nursing Strategy.
* Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Be aware of and take appropriate action regarding cardiac arrest, fire and major incidents.
* Understand your role and responsibilities in safeguarding children, identifying and referring children and families in need or at risk.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
We have four staff networks, a Corporate EDI team, and a suite of programmes and events that aim to embed the five aspirations.
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, and persons from Black, Asian and ethnic minorities backgrounds, identifying as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
* Improving the experience of staff with disability.
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of Trust staff through training and development.
* Making equalities mainstream.
Employment Details
* Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
* Employment Type: Contract
* Job Function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Hospitals
Location: Harrow, England, United Kingdom
Position: Band 6 Children’s Nurse – Ward
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