The Art of Paediatric Care

Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women's Health.

The hospital has been consistently growing over the past few years, almost doubling since 2008.

Our Paediatric wards hold 56 inpatient beds + 11 day case and are equipped with the latest technology to provide advanced medical and surgical care, including a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit which reflects the acuity and complex nature of the children who are admitted to our hospital. The Portland Hospital has a large number of international Paediatric patients, often funded by relevant embassies.

Greetings, Respect, Teamwork, Initiative, Responsibility and Acknowledgement As part of the HCA Healthcare UK, we offer a market-leading benefits package including staff pension, flexible annual leave scheme, full private healthcare, life insurance, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan and much more. Having collaborated with some of the leading teaching hospitals in London, we also offer unparalleled personnel development and career progression opportunities.

Job Description

As deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse the Senior Staff Nurse is instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are delivered. To be an advocate for the patient, working within the multidisciplinary team. Day to day smooth running of the unit working together with other clinical areas to ensure safe patient flow. Provide effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team. Ensure high levels of professional behaviour are adhered to at all times. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holders' primary post will be within the Neonatal ICU.

This is a full time role working 37.5hrs per week - flexible shifts on internal rotation, including long days, nights and weekends.

The attractive and competitive salary for this role is £35673pa to £40401pa + 9% shift enhancement and will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Benefits: We'll look after you with our contribution pension scheme, the use of all HCA facilities for acute medical conditions, annual salary review, 25 days holiday each year and access to a fantastic flexible benefits scheme. We can also offer you a relocation packages if you are living outside of London or the UK. You can expect to be working in an environment that promotes the development of your skills and knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

• As a member of the nursing team, ensure high standards of nursing care are met and maintained
• Assess, plan and deliver care, based on research and evidence based current practice
• Ensure all organization policies are adhered to by self and others
• Work within the agreed nursing procedures providing safe care for patients
• Ensures holistic family centred care is provided to all users of the service
• Support and act as role model for junior staff, promoting a learning environment
• Ensure support for junior and senior colleagues in the cost effective provision of care , including manpower resources and appropriate use of clinical and non clinical supplies
• To carry out all duties in accordance with personnel policies and procedures pertaining to staff
• To understand and comply with the control of drugs act regulations administering IV drugs when certified under "extended role of the nurse" within NMC regulations
• Ensure appropriate and timely referral of children requiring the services of external agencies, including social services and child protection advisors
• To provide nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to newborns and their families without supervision, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Work with the unit sister in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge and a minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• NMC Registration with valid RSCN/RCN (Child). First level degree or diploma in neonatal practice (QIS)
• ENB 405 / R23 / A99
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems
• Knowledge of clinical governance and evidence of experience with audits
• Ability to work within a team and independently

Desirable

Teaching and mentoring experience

• Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice

About The Individual

• Caring but assertive
• Ability to lead and use one's own initiative
• Flexible
• Able to work to pressure
• Punctual with good time management
• Reliable
• To have an awareness and understanding of cross cultural needs