Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse - Saturn Ward

at  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to come and work on our Paediatric Day Surgery Ward.
As a Band 6 nurse on Saturn you will be taking charge of the unit, working closely with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Play Specialists and the wider Paediatric Teams and supporting junior members of the team.
Saturn ward is a Paediatric Day Surgery ward with an age range of 0-16 years old. We carry out both elective and emergency surgeries including specialities like Orthopaedics, Dental, Urology and Gastroenterology.
We also have close links with our local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and various other support agencies and departments within the hospital to help young people reach their full potential and transition into adult life.
We are very proud of the services we provide and the high standard of care we deliver. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to become a part of the team.
The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality patient care, whilst working in close co-operation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

THE SENIOR STAFF NURSE WILL:

Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.
Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England’s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ’Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Clinical

Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives

• Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
• Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
• Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
• Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways

through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care

• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
• Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
• Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
• Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care

Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details

Please refer the Job description for details