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Paediatric Staff Nurse

Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 per annum incl. HCAS
Closing date
1 Oct 2024
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The role of the band 5 Paediatric Nurse is to work in the ward, out patient clinics, Paediatric Accident & Emergency department.

The post holder will work multi-professionally with key members of the paediatric team adaptingthe concept of family centred care.

Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the post holder will:-

Maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation programmes of care within the framework of paediatric nursing.

Assist with both direct and indirect care for children, young people and their families/carers.

Assist with advice and support to colleagues, patients and their families/carers.

Main duties of the job

Assist with advice and support to children and their families, and to act as an advocate for children and families in matters regarding their treatment options and choices within the ward,Accident and Emergency department, out patient and satellite setting.

Liaise with other groups of staff in the care of the children, young people and their families.

Provide point of contact for children, young people and their families and other healthprofessionals during working hours.

Work alongside paediatric nursing staff within protocols to reflect the use of integrated carepathways and paediatric nursing.

Liaise with colleagues to facilitate the provision of holistic care to the children, young peopleand families, both within the hospital and community.

Participate in Safeguarding children and Young People within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to. In the absence of the named professionals provide advice and support for Trust staff when required.

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

The role of the band 5 Paediatric Nurse is to work in the ward, out patient clinics, Paediatric Accident & Emergency department.

The post holder will work multi-professionally with key members of the paediatric team adaptingthe concept of family centred care.

Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the post holder will:-

Maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation programmes of care within the framework of paediatric nursing.

Assist with both direct and indirect care for children, young people and their families/carers.

Assist with advice and support to colleagues, patients and their families/carers.

To develop own teaching skills within the learning environment in the clinical setting.

To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff programmes.

Contribute to patient education materials working with the paediatric nursing staff andmembers of the multi-professional team.

Attend Trust-based orientation/education and training programmes and attend mandatorytraining sessions and annual updates.

To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in thesupervision and teaching of junior colleagues and students.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Band 5 - 3 years preferably paediatric trained
  • PILS trained or willing to undertake training


Desirable

  • Ophthalmic trained or willing to undertake


Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate evidence of managing CPR issues


Desirable

  • Demonstrate IT ability
  • Be willing to undertake audits /or participate in Audits


Professional Registration

Essential

  • NMC Registration with RNC


Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre Moorfields

Peerless Street

London

EC1V 9EZ

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