Neuroscience Research Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 6 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team on the Philip Isaac Day Ward.

The Philip Isaac Day Ward is a busy 6 bedded, nurse-led paediatric day unit providing high-quality care for children and young people. We care for patients requiring treatment for sickle cell disease, asthma, allergies, gastrointestinal conditions requiring infusions, and oncology patients receiving bolus infusions.

We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated children's nurse with excellent clinical knowledge, strong organisational skills and outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. You will be confident in leading a team, making sound clinical decisions and coordinating the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care within a fast-paced environment. You will also have opportunities to contribute to service improvement initiatives, support quality improvement projects and help shape the future development of the unit.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership, clinical decision-making and people management skills while working within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding paediatric care and are looking for a role where you can inspire others, influence practice and make a real difference to children and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of a expert nursing service for people with specialist needs 
• To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment 
• To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing  care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers
• To manage own patient caseload under supervision
• To assist in the delivery of a seamless service through Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) processes and communication
• To ensure care is given in accordance with agreed protocols.
• To follow-up patients under supervision as appropriate and ensure all relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment
• To liaise with the ward staff to ensure appropriate and timely transfer/discharge/follow-up arrangement are in place for patients
• To adhere to the mechanisms for MDT referrals to the Clinical Nurse Specialists
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse with active UK NMC registration
• SACT course or further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable criteria

• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results

Desirable criteria

• Cannulation and Venepuncture skills

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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