Senior Staff Nurse
Job overview
Advert for Band 6 – Squirrel Gastro
Squirrel Gastro Ward are looking for a dynamic and passionate nurse to join our team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for a 1 year Secondment.
The ideal candidate will have good time management and decision making skills, along with an ability to work both autonomously and as part of team. Leadership and role modelling are also key aspect for the Band 6 role, being able to support junior staff and support the Ward Sister in the efficient running of the ward.
Squirrel is a busy ward with 10 beds, specialising in gastroenterology medicine, both acute and Long term management. You will have the opportunity to learn complex fluid management, Parental Nutrition and caring for children undergoing investigations of the GI tract, Pre transplant assessment of children that require Bowel or Multi-visceral transplants and caring for children having complex medication regimes for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.We are a national centre for some conditions and care for children for across the country and occasionally abroad.
We offer a mixture of long and short stay patients, catering for a diverse age range of patients from newborn to 18 years.
Substantial experience in Paediatrics is preferred for this role, as well as an interest or knowledge of Gastroenterology.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrea McLean (Ward Sister) on [email protected] or 0207 4059200 ext 5560.
Main duties of the job- To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care to children and families.
- To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department
- To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager
- To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion In Practice (NHS Commissioning Board).
- To embrace technology and innovation to enhance patient care?
- To work with a supportive nursing and multi-disciplinary team?
- Flexible working patterns to enhance your work life balance?
What we can offer you:
- Full induction working closely with our practice education team.
- Support to advance your specialist clinical skills through courses such as the Urology Fundamentals and HDU modules.
- Expand your educational development through access to relevant courses and support from our dedicated Practice Educators and Practice Facilitators.
- Internal transfer scheme to make the most of the opportunities for exposure to different specialties within GOSH and working practices.
Why we need you:
- To join our team of staff who continue to deliver outstanding patient care.
- To bring your individuality – we embrace diversity!
- To help deliver our always values with us towards patients and their families.
- To be a team player and a valued member of the GOSH community.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We know that we need to develop a more inclusive culture where everyone feels seen and heard. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge in our GOSH community, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.At GOSH we have opportunities for our staff to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE & Women’s networks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL:
- To be a clinical expert within the specialty.
- To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children and their families at all times.
- Ensure that each child is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
- Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean and safe environment for the children and their families.
- To act as an advocate for the child and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
- Ensure that discharge planning is commenced at the point of admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
- To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes completion of the Trusts clinical skills competency framework and expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training.
- To be competent in the administration of medication
- Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.
- To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department.
- Assist in the development and review of policies and standards for the safe use and cleaning of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department.
- To be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
MANAGERIAL:
- Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the ward team.
- Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
- Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed ward and Trust standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached.
- To be familiar with the Nursing Vision and ensure that key performance indicators are met in relation to getting the basics right and implementation of ‘Saving Lives’
- To ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by adhering to the Care Quality Commission standards at all times.
- Manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed/list management, utilisation of time and equipment, authorisation of bank/agency shifts.
- Assist in ensuring the safety of the department, and the risk management process by actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the managing and reporting of incidents.
- To ensure that all staff know where to access trust policies and clinical procedure guidelines and that staff adhere to these at all times
- Act as a team leader for a group of nurses, acting as a mentor/preceptor, and facilitating their development through challenge and support.
- To lead and co-ordinate team projects and team building activities.
- Participate in the process of recruitment and retention of staff.
- Promote and support the improving working lives philosophy, and initiatives
- To contribute to the appraisal process, and if required disciplinary activities.
- Deputise for the ward manager in their absence or when requested.
- Participate in events or publications that promote the Trust and children’s nursing.
EDUCATION:
- To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners, junior staff and multidisciplinary team members at every opportunity, through formal and informal teaching.
- Ensure the provision of and access to appropriate mentors for student nurses, and provide a supportive and challenging environment for students in training.
- Participate in the audit of the clinical learning environment
- Supervise and orientate learners, temporary staff and staff new to the area.
- To act as a preceptor for junior staff nurses.
- To be a resource for students and junior colleagues, facilitating the development of junior staff
- Teach parents the clinical skills required to care for their child safely at home.
- To initiate and participate in audit and research studies relating to nursing and multidisciplinary care, presenting findings through presentations and writing for publication
- Maintain own professional development and mandatory training.
PROFESSIONAL:
- To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child’s admission and treatment at all times.
- To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Trust approved documentation, in line with NMC, CQC and Trust standards.
- To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the GOSH Trust Our Always Values and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
- To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in service training activities.
- To meet PREP requirements for Revalidation. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.
- To undertake further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.
- To be conversant with and demonstrate in practice the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion In Practice (NHS Commissioning Board 2012).
- Participate corporately and lead locally in delivering the ‘Great Ormond Street Vision for Nursing’ (Jan 2013)
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Other information
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic organisation, therefore changes in the core duties and responsibilities of this role may be required from time to time. These guidelines do not constitute a term or condition of employment.
Confidentiality
On appointment you may be given access to confidential information which must only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it. Information obtained during the course of employment should not be used for any purpose other than that intended.Unauthorised disclosure of information is a disciplinary offence.
Risk Management
You will be required to ensure that you implement systems and procedures at a local level to fulfill the requirements of the organisation’s Risk Management Strategy including local management and resolution of complaints and concerns, management of SUIs/incidents and near misses.Your specific responsibility for risk management will be clarified to you by your manager at your local induction.
Emergency Planning
In accordance with the organisations responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, you may be required to undertake alternative duties as is reasonable directed at alternative locations in the event of and for the duration of a significant internal incident, major incident or flu pandemic.
Human Rights
You are required to comply with the regulations of the Human Rights Act 1998 during the course of your employment.
Sustainable Development
You will be required to demonstrate a personal commitment to the Trust’s Sustainable Development Plan and to take personal responsibility for carrying-out your work duties in a way which is compliant with this Plan.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria- Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Committed to family centred care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Good time management and teaching skills
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Administration of IV drugs
- Central venous access management
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) (or Registered Nurse/ Midwife relevant to area of practice e.g. Mental Health / Neonatology/ Theatre
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical specialty
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Basic knowledge of computer skills
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
- Knowledge of ward specialities
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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