The Children's Day Care Unit has a vacancy for a Band 5 Nurse to make a positive contribution to the care of babies, children and young people up to the age of 16 years who are undergoing a variety of day case procedures.

Main duties of the job

To work as a multi-skilled member of the Children's Day Care team

To maintain high standards of practice and promoting the philosophy of child and family centred care.

To assist senior nursing staff in the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of child and family centred care.

To complete a 3 month rotation on the general paediatric ward. (Children's Inpatient Ward)

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good working relationships and promote good communications within the ward environment.

To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff.

To be an active member of the ward team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively.

Is familiar with national and agreed Division/Trust policies and procedures and will apply them in her/his practice.

Reports any accidents/untoward incidents/unsafe practices involving children/ carers and/or staff to the Sister/Modern Matron/Head of Childrens Nursing in line with Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Occupational Health and DBS Clearance.
• Functioning at diploma/degree level
• Part 8/15 on register/ awaiting pin

Desirable

• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Basic Life Support.
• Evidence of ED placement in final year

Desirable

• Significant post-registration experience in an acute setting/ ED

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise own work and prioritise workload.
• Interest in teaching.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Competent in IV drug administration
• I.T skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm, assertive personality.
• Shows initiative, demonstrates motivation
• Shows evidence of self reliance.
• Professional manner
• Professional attitude and neat appearance
• Ability and willingness to work under self-direction
• Ability to work a part of a team

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

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