Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

Paediatric Staff Nurse (Skyline Department)

Cromwell Hospital – London SW5 0TU

(5 minutes walk from Earls Court Underground or 7 minutes walk from Gloucester Road Underground.)

Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Fixed‑term 12 month contract

Paying up to £46,890 per annum depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Staff Nurse who provides high quality patient care and works in line with the hospital’s values and in accordance with professional regulations.

You will manage your own workload effectively and efficiently and be a supportive team player. As a Paediatric Staff Nurse you will work in line with local and national policies, regulations, protocols, and guidelines to provide safe quality care. You must have excellent communication skills and use these with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team.

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a high standard of holistic family‑centred care to children and their families. Provide the highest standard of nursing care through ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe and effective care.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised quality patient care.
• Ensure nursing practice is of the highest standard in line with Cromwell Hospital Policies, CQC requirements and NMC standards.
• Supply and administer medication safely in line with hospital policy.
• Assess and support patients with their adherence and understanding of their medication.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and collaboratively ensure appropriate care is provided.
• Escalate appropriately following the appropriate pathway, any concerns that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patients in your care.
• Report incidents, complaints, and compliments to include near misses on the datix system using the SBAR approach.
• Respect people’s rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Maintain people’s right to dignity, privacy and confidentiality whilst under care at Cromwell Hospital.
• Take on extra duties and responsibilities as delegated, and work within the scope of your professional practice, being aware of your own capability and limitations.
• Keep clear and accurate records, following NMC standards of documentation.

• NMC Registered — Registered Children’s Nurse (essential)
• Post‑registration experience
• Mentorship course
• Competent with Venepuncture and PILS
• Experience working in a Paediatric Hospital
• Ability to work well both in a team and to use your own initiative
• Ability to maintain professional communication

• Payment of professional registration fees
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• On‑site gym or local discounts where no on‑site gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts

The Cromwell Hospital is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to the Cromwell Hospital.

Bupa is a Level‑2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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At Bupa we strive to ensure all our customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Time Type:
Full time

Job Area:
Nursing & Theatres

Locations:
Cromwell Hospital London