Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated Band 5 nurses to join our friendly team in our in-patient services. We are currently recruiting for the following areas: New Waddington Ward & Support Therapy. If you are passionate about Haematology, caring about people and wish to pursue a rewarding career, you should apply now.

Our Haematology Department is one of the leading UK centres for the care of patients with haematological disorders. The department employs a team of specialist consultants and nurses who collectively provide a comprehensive haematology service covering diagnosis and treatment. and cares for patients with malignant disorders (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, Aplastic Anaemia, MDS) and non-malignant disorders (Sickle Cell Disease).

Our Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service is currently the largest in the UK and currently performing 200 transplants a year. Our service comprises of 4 haematology wards, the UK Leukaemia Ambulatory Unit, Haematology Outpatient Unit and Apheresis.

Our department is exciting, innovative and challenging. We are one of the top UK NHS Foundation Trusts and this is a great opportunity for you to join a highly skilled, dynamic, enthusiastic and friendly multidisciplinary team with an international reputation. Our reputation is based on constantly improving our skills and inspiring others to improve patient’s journey through cancer.

Main duties of the job

• To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from admission to discharge.
• To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating the ward in the absence of more senior staff.
• To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and
  student nurses as required.
• To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and
  relatives with high quality nursing care.
• To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• To deliver a high standard of evidence-based care to a specified group of patients
• To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
• To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients, using the nursing process
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and were appropriate involve them in the care of the patient
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives,
  identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
  (MDT) in order to ensure that patients’ needs are met and that services are delivered in accordance agreed clinical standards
• To ensure that relevant information regarding the patients’ needs /
  condition is communicated to the MDT and that any instructions are acted upon
• To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trust’s policy on valuing
  equality and diversity in the workplace
• To have due regard for each patient’s cultural and religious beliefs and to respect each patient’s privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.
• To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice
  from senior staff members
• To rotate to other departments within the speciality as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process
• To be involved with nursing audit/essence of care/observations of care
• To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per
  policy. To assist in the investigation of such incidences
• To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line
  with the Trust policy on documentation
• To ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers
• To participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing
  practice and support change

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable criteria

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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