Paediatric Site Practitioner (PSP)
- Employer
- HCA Healthcare UK
- Location
- London (Central)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 6 Sep 2022
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- Sector
- Nurse Management
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Paediatric Site Practitioner (PSP)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ever-evolving role at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children.
The PSP Team cover the site 24/7 and are involved in the assessment and management of acutely unwell and deteriorating paediatric patients on the wards, with escalation as appropriate into HDU/PICU.
They are involved in the PICU step-down process and surveillance of these patients, and are a key member of the Clinical Emergency Team.
The PSP team provide a highly visible clinical presence around the site and act as role models and expert practitioners, with advanced nursing skills. They co-ordinate resources across the Organisation and work closely with the on-site Duty Managers.
Out of hours, they work as part of the Paediatric Hospital at Night Team to ensure a timely and appropriate response to patients’ needs.
You will have a structured, competency-based development programme and will be supported by the Lead Paediatric Site Practitioner and Head of Clinical Operations.
Skills
- NMC RN Child
- HDU/Critical Care experience
- Paediatric Physical Assessment Skills
- Current APLS/EPALS provider
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Evidence of CPD eg Professional Portfolio
For further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Paul Hunt
Lead Paediatric Site Practitioner and Head of Clinical Operations
Paul.hunt@hcahealthcare.co.uk
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Company
HCA Healthcare Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow.
Today HCA is the largest private healthcare provider in the world, and the largest provider of privately funded healthcare in the U.K. A world-class network of over 30 facilities in London, Manchester, Wilmslow, Glasgow and Prestatyn, with its latest venture opening in Birmingham in 2024. Uniquely we also partner with the NHS to provide care within large NHS teaching hospitals. No other U.K. provider can match our global scale, breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise. We treat 27 million people each year across our global network, and many of our hospitals are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC. Covering virtually all aspects of medicine from prevention and diagnosis through to treatment and aftercare in both our Primary and Secondary Care Divisions. Cardiac and Cancer Care, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Urgent Care, GP and Health screening to Obstetrics, IVF and Maternity care, to name a few.
We can promise by joining the HCA family, you will learn from experts in every department, and your opportunities will be endless. You will be empowered to achieve more in your career and will be provided with outstanding rewards and development support to match the level of care we are famed for.
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