Paediatric Staff Nurse

The Children\’s Inpatient ward consists of 16-18 beds / cots and provides a wide range of medical services, minor surgery, ENT and Orthopaedic service for children ranging from 0-17 years. It also houses specialist services for cystic fibrosis, diabetes and sickle cell and has specialist nurses in cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy and allergy. We are also fortunate to have an extensive community service within Lewisham which includes \”Hospital at Home\”.

This team works closely with the ward to provide continuation of care in the patients homes.

We are committed to continuing your professional development and we have a PDN who is available to facilitate learning. You will be supported by ward sister and a team of experienced children\’s nurses

To providing high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care to children and young people.

To assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and evaluate its effectiveness, often working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This role also involves supporting nursing students, maintaining accurate records, and promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

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

• 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 Children\’s Nursing in line with Trust policy.
• Will be required to undertake training and demonstrate competency following this, with all equipment introduced to their practice area, so they can be used appropriately and safely.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings relevant to their role and practice area.
• To participate in the assessment of performance of learners and untrained staff.
• To utilise evidence based findings when delivering nursing care.
• To actively contribute towards a happy and therapeutic environment and to the working of the multi-disciplinary ward team.
• To be responsible for her/his own professional development including the Scope of Professional Practice and participate in Personal Development Plan and Professional Development Review (PDR).
• Is responsible for maintaining complete, legible and up to date records of nursing care in line with NMC guidelines.