Paediatric Site Practitioner

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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.
Out of hours the post holder 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 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 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. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Provide expert advice on issues related to paediatric nursing.
Liaise with the adult Site Operations Manager Team and clerical bed managers to make sure that the maximum funded beds are used. Identify any shortfall to the Service Manager/Senior Site Operations Manager if beds are closed for staffing or Infection reasons.
To ensure that nursing practice is undertaken within the policies and procedures set by the organisation.
To provide a senior nursing response in the event of a Major Incident.
To work collaboratively with other Health Care Professionals to ensure that the Paediatric Department meets the demands of the European Working Time Directive whilst still maintaining a safe care environment.
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 are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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

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