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Paediatric Recovery Nurse LeadSt John & St Elizabeth Hospital • London, United Kingdom
Paediatric Recovery Nurse Lead

Paediatric Recovery Nurse Lead

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital • London, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Paediatric Recovery Nurse Lead
Onsite - Hospital/Hospice

Ref19272
Division/DepartmentWards, Theatres & Nursing Admin | Theatre (0150)
LocationOnsite - Hospital/Hospice
Employment typeFull-time
SalaryCompetitive
DBS requiredEnhanced
Hours37.5
Closing date24/08/2026

Description
We are currently looking for a Paediatric Recovery Lead Nurse to join our team here at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.

The Paediatric Recovery Lead Nurse will be responsible leading the Paediatric Surgical services within Theatres (including Anaesthetics) and Recovery and for ensuring compliance with CQC standards in relation to Paediatric surgical services. In addition they will be accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality post anaesthetic care to adults (when there is no paediatric activity), children and young persons

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice

Am I the right person for this Paediatric Recovery Lead Nurse role?
  • Are you a Registered Nurse who is dynamic, passionate, driven and committed to excellence?
  • Minimum of 5 years experience within the role of Paediatric Recovery Nurse
  • Teaching/Mentorship qualification
  • Recognised post graduate paediatric professional development
  • EPALS/APLS Provider
  • Competence in delivering family centre care, considering the changing physiological, emotional and psychological needs of children and young people
  • Competence in delivering a high level of post anaesthetic care

What are the Responsibilities of this Senior Paediatric Recovery Nurse role?

Managerial:
  • To lead on the provision of anaesthetic, surgical and post-anaesthetic services for Children and young persons
  • To manage and lead the unit as rostered, to provide support to the Duty Managers, Ward Managers and Theatre Suite
  • To provide supervision and support to the team in relation to Paediatric services
  • To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
  • To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
  • To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Head of Surgical or Paediatric Services or Chief Nursing Officer, supporting the management and development of the nursing service within the Hospital.
  • To work closely with Consultants providing services to children and young persons
  • To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff
  • To undertake mentoring of staff and assist with performance review appraisals where required
  • To undertake risk assessments in accordance with the Hospitals policies, procedures and standards and national regulations
  • To ensure the unit meets CQC standards with reference to the care of children and young persons

Clinical:
  • Exhibiting best practice standards at all times and be a role model for the team.
  • Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
  • Working with the Anaesthetic team to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe patient care.
  • Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas
  • Active member of the Paediatric emergency response team.
  • Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift.
  • Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment.
  • Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
  • Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
  • Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required
  • Ensure a commitment to improve existing skills within the critical care and post-operative environment.

Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
  • Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
  • 27 days annual leave
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
  • Free newspaper and media subscriptions
  • Local Business discounts
  • Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
  • Personal development and training courses
  • Annual events and recognition awards
  • Career progression and increments
  • Free access to staff gym

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

Should you require more information regarding this post or an informal visit please e-mail:
Head of Paediatric Services Kate.Lewis@hje.org.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer.
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