Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our dynamic and innovative team who jointly share a vision and culture to deliver exceptional care to children requiring surgical interventions

At present, the Short Stay Surgical unit is based on the 3rd floor of Evelina as part of the Beach floor footprint, with the advent of cancer services coming to Evelina in 2026, there are plans for the short stay surgery to be relocated and aligned with inpatient surgical services. the successful candidate will be integral to the success of this project

The successful candidate will have an integral role in coordinating and delivering excellent care tochildren and supporting their families and carers. Experience of managing a team would be preferable and excellent organisational and leadership skills are essential.

Closing date : 22 / 09 / 2024

Interview date : 03 / 10 / 2024

Main duties of the job

This post is for a band 7 ward sister / charge nurse in the paediatric surgical directorate for short stay surgery. The post holder will be expected to lead the nursing team both clinically and managerially.

The successful individual will have substantial post registration experience as a senior staff nurse and above. As a band 7 you would bring excellent clinical skills and knowledge, and a desire to maintain and role model a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You should have evidence of prior leadership and management and should illustrate a commitment to continuously developing your professional skills. The successful applicant will be integral to the ongoing recruitment and training of the nursing team, supported by the Nursing leadership team of Matron and Head of Nursing.

We will offer you a comprehensive range of experience and development opportunities. If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to lead this fantastic team please take this opportunity and contact us.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Clinical Duties

• Lead the ward / Department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
• Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
• Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.
• Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To applyclinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
• Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
• Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
• Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
• Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment toprovide an effective service.
• Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
• To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice
• Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
• Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
• Lead and support the ward team through the process of change,demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance andperspective.
• Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
• Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding transfusion of blood
• Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
• Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education Professional / Statutory registration

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Skills

Essential

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Clinical Leadership strengths

Essential