Junior Sister - Thomas Cook Children’s Critical Care

Junior Sister – Thomas Cook Children’s Critical Care Band 6 Main area: PICU Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Early\’s, Long days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 213-NUR-DH-6920097-B Employer: King\’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: King\’s College Hospital Town: London Salary: £44,806 – £53,134 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Salary period: Yearly Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59 King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. Job overview We are seeking Band 6 Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses who ideally have significant experience working within a paediatric critical care or HDU setting and who have undertaken a relevant HDU course. Adult qualified nurses with critical care experience or paediatric experience will also be considered. You will be supported via a comprehensive development programme including local competencies, a preceptorship programme and a clear career pathway. Join us and you’ll enjoy the support of a thoroughly committed team. We welcome informal visits or discussion to explore what we can offer you. Working in the Children’s Critical Care Centre will provide you with the opportunity to care for Intensive Care and High Dependency patients admitted under a variety of specialties: General medicine and surgery Liver disease and liver transplantation Small bowel transplantation Main duties of the job Support and development opportunities are vital in our philosophy of providing the best care to our patients and valuing our staff. Development opportunities are actively encouraged and you will be supported in gaining relevant qualifications. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and protocols within the clinical area To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy Person specification Education Registered Paediatric Nurse Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification HDU Qualification eg PANiCC or other accredited course OR PICU Qualification or other accredited course Knowledge and Experience Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area. Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment Skills and Competencies Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions Problem solving skills – able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert Please provide email addresses for referees where possible All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. #J-18808-Ljbffr