Paediatric nurse

The post holder will be responsible for supporting senior staff in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of children under supervision.

The department has 28 beds and cares for acute Paediatrics. It also includes a PAU, Day-care, and Outpatients. All staff are expected to rotate through all areas.

In the absence of a more senior staff member, the post holder may be required to coordinate the inpatient/HDU flow and supervise a shift.

The post holder will provide high-standard, direct nursing care to children and their families, acting as an effective communicator and liaising closely with all service users to promote the child\’s well-being.

Supervising and supporting junior qualified and unqualified staff, assisting their ongoing development, is a key part of this role.

The role also involves enhancing practice and meeting the clinical governance agenda of the department.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Be a caring, clinically competent registered children\’s nurse, prioritising patient safety and well-being.
• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programs for children and families.
• Prioritise patient care to maintain safe standards, practicing according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice.
• Participate in ward teaching programmes, including informal bedside and structured teaching.
• Plan discharge with the family early, liaising with the primary health care team.
• Adhere to all unit policies and procedures, acting promptly on any amendments.

We promote the well-being and safety of patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately, following our policies and procedures.

All posts working with vulnerable groups are subject to an enhanced criminal records check, and staff must consent to updates during employment.

Due to high application volumes, we reserve the right to close adverts early once sufficient applications are received. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via email; if not heard within four weeks of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants must provide current HR contact details if shortlisted, and identity verification will be conducted using specialized software.

We encourage applications from BME candidates to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities served.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements and values diversity and inclusion.

Our trust serves Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond, with over 8,200 staff providing a range of acute and specialist services at multiple hospitals, including Northwick Park, St Mark\’s, Ealing, and Central Middlesex.

We are a teaching NHS trust, committed to training future clinicians and advancing research.

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