Senior Staff Nurse

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