Senior Staff Nurse in London

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, professional and motivated Band 6 Children’s Nurse to join our team. Significant post‑registration experience is essential for this post. The ward consists of 16 beds/cots and cares for children with varying medical, surgical, ENT and orthopaedic conditions. Specialist services include Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell and Diabetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, individualised care to children between the ages of 0–16 years.
• Assist the ward sister in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence.
• Monitor standards of care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
• Act as a mentor, teaching and supervising student nurses and junior staff nurses.
• Respond to children’s and families’ concerns and communicate effectively with the MDT.
• Lead the nursing team as a clinical leader, setting standards and expectations of quality of care.
• Carry out planned care for a group of children without direct supervision.
• Ensure assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based, individualised patient care.
• Supervise programmes of care given by junior staff and students.
• Ensure the legibility and accuracy of documentation, enabling effective hand‑over to other staff.
• Correctly administer and custody medicines in accordance with local and Trust policy.
• Lead safe and timely discharge planning, identifying and addressing barriers to discharge.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare statements concerning accidents, clinical incidents and complaints.
• Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager or Matron to ensure adherence to all official recommendations, guidelines and regulations relating to child protection.
• Identify and refer children at risk in accordance with Child Protection guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain competency in advanced resuscitation skills by successful completion of a recognised course (e.g., PILS/APLS).
• Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload, anticipating potential problems.
• Communicate effectively at all times, maintaining a harmonious working environment.
• Assist in organising regular ward/department meetings and other relevant meetings.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, ensuring equipment is in good working order and reporting defects.
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff.
• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager or Matron in compiling duty rotas and arranging adequate staff cover.
• Assist in monitoring sickness and absence levels.
• Promote and develop the philosophy of child and family‑centred care within the ward/department.
• Carry the crash bleep when required and respond to emergency calls within the unit.
• Be proficient in relevant IT skills and ensure competence in information technology skills relevant to the ward/department.
• Participate in nursing research and incorporate relevant findings into clinical practice.
• Implement continuous quality improvements within the ward/department, in line with Trust policies and NHS plans.
• Lead the implementation of nursing audit on the ward/department and facilitate multidisciplinary audit development.
• Ensure economical use of resources.
• Assist in the annual appraisal process, ensuring all staff have a performance review and personal development plan.
• Orient new staff and students to the ward/department and provide teaching and development to the nursing team.
• Provide evidence‑based health education and health promotion to children and their carers.
• Keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence‑based practice.
• Maintain personal records of continuing professional development.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Trust’s Nursing Strategy.
• Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Be aware of and take appropriate action regarding cardiac arrest, fire and major incidents.
• Understand your role and responsibilities in safeguarding children, identifying and referring children and families in need or at risk.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

We have four staff networks, a Corporate EDI team, and a suite of programmes and events that aim to embed the five aspirations. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, and persons from Black, Asian and ethnic minorities backgrounds, identifying 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.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals
Location: Harrow, England, United Kingdom
Position: Band 6 Children’s Nurse – Ward