We have an excellent opportunity at Moorfields Eye Hospital across the two divisions for a jointly appointed Band 6 paediatric nurse. The joint senior paediatric staff nurse role will be working across both our City Road division and the South Division, both are within easy access via public transport. This senior paediatric staff nurse is part of our plan in providing a well-led paediatric service across the two divisions. The paediatric nurse will be leading on providing quality nursing care for our paediatric outpatient clinics across the divisions, and also our paediatric day surgery care at our Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre at City Road and Moorfields at St Georges Hospital site, Tooting. The post holder should have significant paediatric nursing experience in a healthcare setting including experience in the safeguarding children's agenda as part of providing holistic care. This is a full-time post; however, we can be extremely flexible in working hours and patterns as long as the service needs are met, and job sharing will definitely be considered for the right candidates. Main duties of the job
To work towards the development and delivery of high standards of patient care by using clearly defined care pathways. Participate in safeguarding children and young people within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to and that concerns are communicated to the senior members of the paediatric team and the safeguarding children team. Job responsibilities
Assess the needs of the infant, child and young person according to the agreed model of nursing care, implement and evaluate the planned care, working in partnership with the family and ensuring that a safe standard of care is delivered. Undertake the required levels of training for Safeguarding Children and Young People. Participate in the pre-admission assessment of children and their families. Ensure that all forms of communication are used effectively in the interest of family-centred care. Liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to implement distraction therapies for working with children and their families in any clinical setting. Person Specification
Educational background and dealing with patients. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum pro rata including HCAS Job locations
City Road, St Georges and Croydon University Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Old Street and in Croydon Reference number
273-DS-6762958
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