Children's Outpatients Ward Leader

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated nurses to provide outstanding clinical nursing care within the Critical Care department at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

Our multidisciplinary team are friendly and proactive, providing level 3 and level 2 Critical Care in a purpose built, spacious ten bedded unit. This busy, dynamic unit admits emergency and elective admissions from a variety of specialities.

As part of the Critical Care cross site Critical Care department, we also work collaboratively with the Critical Care units at the Denmark Hill site for both the delivery of patient care and provision of education. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated Critical Care workforce in a prestigious Trust where we are motivated by innovation, the desire to make a difference and our passion for patient centred care.

We offer our nurses the opportunity to develop knowledge & skills from world leading experts in critical care. With bedside level educational support on shift, completion of nationally accredited competency documents, and career progression including education and specialist roles.

We are happy to accept everyone with a passion to develop in this exciting field of clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

Critical Care Nursing is a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare profession responsible for providing specialised nursing care to critically ill patients. Critical Care Nurses play a crucial role in monitoring, assessing, and managing patients with life-threatening conditions.

You must be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to their loved ones within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will supervise and develop other members of staff and learners as appropriate, & expected to maintain your own personal development with the same support

Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, & patient focused manner

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. 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 Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including physical, psychological, and emotional evaluations
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assess the response to treatment
• Utilise advanced monitoring equipment to observe and interpret patient data
• Perform complex medical procedures, such as administering medications, ventilator management, and providing life support interventions
• Collaborate with patients, their loved ones, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans for patients
• Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions
• To practice within the NMC The Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times
• To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families
• To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines
• Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their rights and dignity are respected
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and family members.
• To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirement
• To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department
• To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff
• To act in a professional manner at all times
• Manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff, as appropriate
• To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate
• To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas in the care group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust
• To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical environment and associated areas in the department, and report as appropriate
• To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multidisciplinary Team
• To participate in reflection &/or Clinical Supervision sessions
• To take personal responsibility for resource management in line with the sustainability goals for the King’s Green Plan

Education & Training

• Stay updated on advancements in critical care nursing through continuous education and professional development
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members, as well as contribute to ongoing staff education
• To assist in the teaching and development of colleagues and students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall excellence of critical care services
• To support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice
• To participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice
• To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust, and local to Critical Care
• To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with CPD requirements, attending training sessions as required
• To undergo, and actively participate in, your own yearly performance appraisal

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
• Degree or equivalent in relevant field of study

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience in managing acutely ill patients as a student nurse or staff nurse, and escalating concerns as appropriate
• Interest & enthusiasm in the development of own knowledge in critical care practice
• Recent experience in administering oral and IV medications as a student nurse or staff nurse
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and empathy in dealing with patients and their families.

Desirable criteria

• Experience caring for level 2/3 patients in a critical care setting
• Appropriate experience to speciality being recruited to
• Significant acute ward experience in managing acutely ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support

IMPORTANT

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• 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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