Staff Nurse

The Children's Day Care Unit has a vacancy for a Band 5 Nurse to make a positive contribution to the care of babies, children and young people up to the age of 16 years who are undergoing a variety of day case procedures. Previous applicants need not apply.Main duties of the jobThere would be an expectation for the successful candidate to play an active role in the pre assessment service for all children undergoing surgery. We are looking for a suitable applicant who has had experience working on a general paediatric ward/ED. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person, who is a good team player with excellent communication skills to help us provide high quality care for our local communities.About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist senior nursing staff in the management of the unit, maintaining standards of nursing practice and to promote the philosophy of child and family centred care. The successful candidate will complete a 3 month rotation on the general paediatric ward. (Childrens Inpatient Ward)Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
Occupational Health and CRB Clearance. Part 15 on register
Desirable
Mentorship
ExperienceEssential
RN (Child) and appropriate experience. Functioning at diploma level Basic Life Support.
Desirable
Post-registration experience
Employer detailsEmployer nameLewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddressUniversity Lewisham Hospital Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 197-RF4898-C
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