Paediatric Site Practitioner - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Develop your paediatric nursing career at Imperial.

With five world-renowned hospitals, we are full of opportunity for experienced paediatric nurses looking for progression and development of new skills.

We are looking for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Site Practitioners.

The post holder will provide leadership and clinical support to paediatric clinical areas which include inpatient general paediatrics, Haematology/Infectious diseases, Critical care (PICU/NICU), Surgical day care, Outpatients, Paediatric ambulatory care and Paediatric A+E on a shift by shift basis.

The post holder will also be part of the Paediatric pain service offering support and guidance on PCA/NCA's within the paediatric population.

The role delivers expert advice and will practise expanded clinical skills within the paediatric department working collaboratively within the wider Multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be part of the paediatric resuscitation team attending all medical emergencies, cardiac arrest and trauma calls.

Out of hours the post holder will be the senior paediatric nurse and will be the first point of contact for all paediatric queries.

At Imperial you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. You'll be working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational.

The post holder will provide leadership and clinical support to paediatric clinical areas (including in patient; A+E, and day care at St Mary's Hospital and day care only at Hammersmith Hospital) on a shift by shift basis.

Out of hours they will work as part of the paediatric hospital at night clinical team to ensure a timely and appropriate response to patients' needs, in liaison with the overall hospital at night Trust team.

The post holder will work with the adult Site Operations Manager in ensuring Trust policies and protocols are adhered to, identifying shortfalls and intervening as necessary.

The role delivers expert advice and will practise expanded clinical skills within the paediatric department working collaboratively with the Site Operations Manager.

The post holder will assist the Site Operations Manager to ensure the Trust meets government standards and targets in relation to bed management and will balance competing demands between process and clinical support.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.

Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.