We have an excellent opportunity at Moorfields Eye Hospital, South Division for one paediatric nurses to join our teams at our St Georges Hospital site and the Croydon University Hospital site.

The Band 6 posts are part of our plan in providing a well lead paediatric service within the division. The paediatric nurses will be leading on providing the quality nursing care for our paediatric outpatient clinics across both sites and also day surgery care at our St Georges Hospital site.The post holder should have significant paediatric nursing experience in a health care setting including experience in the safeguarding children's agenda as part of providing a holistic care.

We have one full time post, however, we can be extremely flexible in working hours and working patterns as long as the service needs are met and job sharing will definitely be considered for the right candidates.

Main duties of the job

To work towards the development and delivery of high standards of patient care by using clearly defined care pathways.

Participate in safeguarding children and young people within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to and that concerns are communicated to the senior members of the paediatric team and the safeguarding children team.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assess the needs of the infant, child and young person according to the agreed model of nursing care, implement and evaluate the planned care, working in partnership with the family and ensuring that a safe standard of care is delivered.
• Undertake the required levels of training for Safeguarding Children and Young People.
• Participate in the pre-admission assessment of children and their families.Ensure that all forms of communication are used effectively in the interest of family centred care.
• Liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to implement distraction therapies for working with children and their families in any clinical setting.

Person Specification

Educational background

Essential

• Educational background

dealing with patients

Essential

• dealing with patients

work experience

Essential

• work experience

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges and Croydon University Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

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273-DS-6955