Paediatric Staff Nurse

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The role of the band 5 Paediatric Nurse is to work in the ward, out patient clinics, Paediatric Accident & Emergency department.
The post holder will work multi-professionally with key members of the paediatric team adapting the concept of family centred care.
Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the post holder will: -
Maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation programmes of care within the framework of paediatric nursing.
Assist with both direct and indirect care for children, young people and their families/carers.
Assist with advice and support to colleagues, patients and their families/carers.
Assist with advice and support to children and their families, and to act as an advocate for children and families in matters regarding their treatment options and choices within the ward, Accident and Emergency department, out patient and satellite setting.
Liaise with other groups of staff in the care of the children, young people and their families.
Provide point of contact for children, young people and their families and other health professionals during working hours.
Work alongside paediatric nursing staff within protocols to reflect the use of integrated care pathways and paediatric nursing.
Liaise with colleagues to facilitate the provision of holistic care to the children, young people and families, both within the hospital and community.
Participate in Safeguarding children and Young People within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to. In the absence of the named professionals provide advice and support for Trust staff when required.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
The role of the band 5 Paediatric Nurse is to work in the ward, out patient clinics, Paediatric Accident & Emergency department.
The post holder will work multi-professionally with key members of the paediatric team adapting the concept of family centred care.
Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the post holder will: -
Maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation programmes of care within the framework of paediatric nursing.
Assist with both direct and indirect care for children, young people and their families/carers.
Assist with advice and support to colleagues, patients and their families/carers.
To develop own teaching skills within the learning environment in the clinical setting.
To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff programmes.
Contribute to patient education materials working with the paediatric nursing staff and members of the multi-professional team.
Attend Trust-based orientation/education and training programmes and attend mandatory training sessions and annual updates.
To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of junior colleagues and students

Please refer the Job description for details