Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department Paediatrics
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SOC 2237 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (36% match). If the code is right — and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care with the multidisciplinary teamand patients' families.As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and juniorteam in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high-qualitycare. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including theED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison teamand clinical specialties. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically includingunsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of PaediatricEmergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them.The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their ownteam of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential. You will be activity involved inretention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you theopportunity to drive change and improve standards.We are looking for an inspirational nurse who enjoys teamwork and making adifference to the team and the patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Band 6 children's Nurses who are ready to take the next step to develop their leadership and management skills. Our department has an integrated Urgent Care Centre and Adult Emergency Department. Barnet ED also has Advanced Care practitioners working alongside the ED medical Team and supporting the Nursing staff. Furthermore we are a Trauma Unit receiving trauma patients from across Hertfordshire and North London. We are a busy unit receiving up to 90 ambulances per day and over 120,000 patients per year. We pride ourselves on our high quality, safe and effective care. Training and support for all staff is key to a happy team and safe patient care, this is why we have a clinical practice education team dedicated to the development of our nurses. We are committed to developing and supporting a modern career framework for our nurses in the Emergency Department. You will be supported every step of your Emergency care career pathway by our senior nurses and Clinical Practice Education team. We pride ourselves in continual development for our staff.
Band 6 opportunities include;
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Paediatric registration with the NMC
- Further professional studies e.g. Emergency Nursing course or equivalent
- Mentorship course or practice assessor qualification
- Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to ED
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical expertise, relevant to ED
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
- Evidence of teaching others
- Experience of mentoring others
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage work load
- Basic counselling skills - ability to understand the needs of the bereaved
- MAST compliant
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential
- A Professional, Enthusiastic and Positive Attitude
- Displays compassion and understanding
Other
Essential
- Able to work shift work and internal rotation to night duty
About the employer
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Where this offer sits in the market
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