We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Nurse to join our friendly team in the Day Surgery Unit. We look after both adults and paediatric patients who come in the unit for a variety of procedures across a wide demographic area.

The role involves caring predominately for paediatric patients on our lists as well as undertaking paediatric pre-operative assessments, but there will be occasions where you will also be caring for adult patients with the support of adult nursing colleagues.

Main duties of the job

You must be prepared to manage your workload in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask effectively. You should be a forward thinker and able to meet the needs of your patients whilst staying calm and producing high quality work.

Communication is key for all aspects of the job whether you are obtaining information from a patient whilst carrying out an assessment or informing external agencies who may need to be involved in the care upon discharge and do so discreetly especially when dealing with sensitive information. We have a duty of care to ensure our patients are safe, so you may be required to act as upon any safeguarding concerns that could arise, therefore, you must be someone who has excellent oral and written communication skills.

You will have motivation, vision and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence. You must be able to provide excellent, high quality, patient care. You must be able to support other members of the team, problem solve situations which arise and escalate appropriately when required.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.

Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.

Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.

Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.

Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.

Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.

Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.

Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met.

Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.

Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.

Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.

Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:

Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.

Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.

Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.

Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.

Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control. Staff Nurse (Band 5) Job Description Date of Origin: June 2009

Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.

Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.

Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.

Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.

Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).

Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Person Specification

Qualification and Sli s

Essential

• Paediatric Registered Nurse with Active NMC Registration
• Acute experience within a paediatric setting
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

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