We are looking to appoint an experienced paediatric nurse to work as a paediatric practice facilitator in our paediatric emergency department, supporting our expanding nursing workforce. A proactive and self motivated Paediatric Nurse who has a passion for education and delivering and supporting the delivery of high quality evidenced based care within the paediatric ED nursing team and the rotating adult ED team.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside the Senior ED Practice Development Nurse to support, educate and empower the nursing team to develop their skills and knowledge.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other-Inspiring

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in a paediatric emergency department
• Registered Children's Nurse

Desirable

• Experience in a variety of paediatric areas

Education experience

Essential

• Previous experience in learning and development
• Passionate about education and development of staff

Desirable

• Education qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of child protection policies
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

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