Staff Nurse - PICU - Band 6

Our client is an NHS Trust based in Central London, they are known throughout the world for their expertise, standard of care and research success. As a specialist trust they only provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease. This means their doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff are experts in their chosen field, and many move to this hospital from throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, so they can develop their particular skills even further. They carry out some of the most complicated surgery, and offer some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world and treat patients from all over the UK and around the globe. Job Details The paediatric directorate is based in Central London with this Trust. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. The band 6 nurse will work closely with the Senior Nurse, senior nursing team within PICU and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development as part of the PICU as well as participating with the PICU development group. Qualifications You will be registered as a RN1 (with PICU experience) or RN child of the NMC register Mentorship qualification or equivalent Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication Relevant Post Registration course appropriate to speciality or equivalent Skills/Experience All applicants must be experienced and confident in the paediatric intensive care environment, hold a paediatric registration and a postgraduate qualification in the speciality or have equivalent clinical experience. There are many opportunities to develop within the role and further education is well supported. All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development Relevant experience at band 5 Achieved appropriate competencies To demonstrate sound and appropriate clinical knowledge and skills Experience of supervision of junior staff. Knowledge of research and audit. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to Family Centred Care. Analytical skills. Evidence of continuing professional development. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills. Teaching and mentoring skills. Experience of using computer packages. Able to manage difficult situations. Organisational time management. Able to use initiative. Understanding of Health and Safety. Participate in good governance. Willingness to participate in continuing professional development. Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice Understanding of professional accountability and patient advocacy. Awareness of audit and research. Understanding of professional issues in relation to child care, the Children Act (1989, 2004) and Child Protection. Understanding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Leadership skills. Flexible to change. Demonstrate an awareness of the wider NHS organisation and its service evelopment. Experience of audit and research. Benefits A NHS package, pension, Band 6 pay

Key Points Based: Central London Salary: £23,458 - £31,779 + LW Contract: Permanent - Full Time Start Date: Immediate If you have the appropriate experience and find this opportunity of interest then please give the Adevia UK team a call on + 44 (0) 208 969 0623 or register your details now

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