Paediatric Bank Nurse

OneWelbeck was founded by a group of leading clinicians whose objective is to develop a state-of-the-art private day-case centre in the greater London area. OneWelbeck offers outpatient procedural and day-case intervention work in a unique dedicated setting to include procedures such as Ear, Nose & Throat, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, Cryo AF Ablation, Orthopaedic, Gynaecological and Gastro-Intestinal procedures. Welbeck Health Partners are developing several other day centres across the UK in addition to the flagship centre at 1 Welbeck Street. Further centres are also planned internationally.Salary: Hourly rateLocation: OneWelbeck, Welbeck Street, LondonControls Assurance Statement:The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.Aim of the role:The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and centre to achieve the OneWelbeck Values in their day-to-day work. These are:Collaboration, Harnessing strength in differenceAmbition, Seeing beyond the nowKindness, Supporting othersEmpowerment, Unleashing potentialThe post holder will provide a responsive and efficient clinical service to meet the needs of the Business. The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative to deal with matters on behalf of their Manager/Management Team.The post holder will be an effective decision maker, who is able to prioritise their own workload whilst responding to interruptions. The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable work patterns and proactively deal with issues without reference to others.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Paediatric nurse to be part of the new Paediatric Service at the OneWelbeck Centres.The ideal candidate would be flexible and adaptable to working with the Centre teams and their different specialities. They will work under the leadership of the Head of Nursing for Paediatrics to provide a Paediatric service based on high quality family centred care and child/young person focused experience. They should also be focused, motivated and have excellent time management skills.The candidate will:Capable of working in the different specialities each Centre provides with supportMaintain a safe environment for children, young people and their families or carersMaintain and promote effective communication within the Centre team, colleagues, children, young people and relatives.Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code and Centre policies and procedures.Provide a high standard of individualised care to Children and Young people, acting as a role model and supporting the Centre Director and the Head of Paediatric Nursing in driving quality care provision forward.Recognise the responsibility to deliver services that maintain confidentiality and achieve high quality care in a courteous and professional manner ensuring children, young people and the families are the focus of care.To be visionary, enthusiastic and dynamic to drive the Paediatric Service.Key Relationships & Stakeholders:Centre DirectorsDivisional DirectorsConsultantsHead of Paediatric NursingThe Centre’s Nursing and Administration TeamMDT and Allied Health ProfessionalsMain Duties and Responsibilities: ClinicalDemonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, Clinical, leadership and management development.To treat children and young people with privacy, dignity and respect.To advocate for children/young people and their families.Work and act as a role model for professional Paediatric practice and leadership, demonstrating the application of Paediatric nursing knowledge and skills in their work, and in advising and supporting members of the multi-disciplinary team.To manage or assist with clinical care of children and young people within the Centres ensuring the needs of the child/young person and family are paramount.To have good verbal and written skills to ensure robust documentation in line with the NMC code, and that care guidance and instructions are well understood by children, young people and their families/carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.Report any risks, near misses or incidents according to Centre policy.Have the ability to respond to Centre emergencies.To work in accordance with NMC Code and Centre policies and procedures.To be able to work well autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.Is clinically and professionally up to date with current trends, research and development in Paediatric care.Be flexible and adaptable to supporting adult clinics when there are no Paediatric clinics running.Communication:Communicate effectively with children, their families, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.Be able to demonstrate listening skills and the use of non-verbal cues.Demonstrate an awareness of others’ emotional, physical and psychological situation and respond sensitively.Education and TrainingAssess own educational needs and ensure practice is up to date with clinical and nursing developments in line with the requirements of the NMC.Quality Care & Governance:Contribute to high-quality, cost-effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and any other quality initiatives initiated by the Centre or Clinical Quality Team.Participate in change management due to key developments within Paediatric practice.Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for children, young people, families or staff and bring to the attention of the Centre Director.To be aware of the Child and Young Person’s Safeguarding policy and procedures and demonstrate ability to raise concerns and work with other agencies to protect children.To work with the Centre Director and Head of Paediatric Nursing to investigate and resolve any Centre Paediatric incidents or complaints.Policy and Service DevelopmentParticipate in clinical audit if requested.To assist the Centre Director in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research.Work with the Head of Nursing for Paediatrics with developing the Paediatric service.People Management:To help co-ordinate and manage paediatrics clinic.Contribute to the provision of a flexible service with the multi-disciplinary team in order to meet the needs of the Paediatric public and the rapidly changing healthcare environment.Assist in promoting interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of the children, young people and their families/carers and cohesive service delivery.In liaison with the Centre director and Head of Paediatric Nursing monitor and efficiently and effectively remedy any deficiencies in the paediatric service.Infection Prevention & ControlAll OneWelbeck employees, whether involved directly or indirectly in the provision of healthcare, have a duty to cooperate with and implement Business policies and procedures in preventing and controlling infection. This includes co-operation with colleagues and contractors also involved in providing healthcare so far as is necessary to enable the Business to meet its obligations under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.Safeguarding:OneWelbeck is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and ensure they work in accordance with the OneWelbeck Safeguarding Child and Adult at Risks Policies and Procedures.Employees should ensure that they remain up to date with safeguarding training requirements and know how to report safeguarding concerns or allegations against staff and should follow safeguarding policy and procedures and the allegations against staff policy.Confidentiality:Maintain confidentiality in relation to personal data held for colleagues and patients, ensuring that it is processed lawfully; for no purpose other than that for which it was obtained; is relevant to that purpose; is retained for no longer than is necessary; is processed in accordance with the rights of the subject to access and accuracy; and is protected from accidental loss or damage by the requirements of the Data Protection Act (as amended), and records management guidance.Maintain confidentiality of patient-identifiable personal data using a non-identifiable alternative, where practicable, and limiting access on a strictly need-to-know basis under the responsibilities of the Centre Caldicott Guardian.Risk:Accept personal responsibility for contributing to the Centre management of risk, including the reasonable avoidance of any action which would knowingly cause unacceptable risk to self, others, or to the Business.As far as is reasonably practicable attempt to prevent other people from undertaking tasks or actions which would knowingly cause risks to self, others, or to the Business, following the Business policy and training.Identify and report actual or potential hazards/risk in the work environment per Business policies and take immediate action to minimise risks where it is reasonably practicable to do so.Identify and report to the appropriate authority incidents of risk, neglect, abuse or endangerment to vulnerable adults and children.Follow Welbeck Group policy on the use of Personal Protective Equipment e.g., Masks, Gloves, Visors etc.Awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.Equality & Diversity:The Business recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that we serve and is committed to equal opportunities in employment with a devotion to eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination.The Business aims to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between staff and patients (including volunteers, contractors and bank staff). All individuals have a duty to adhere to the Business Equality and Diversity policy and individual responsibility towards the application and understanding of the Equality Act 2010. Inequitable behaviour will not be tolerated, and every person has a responsibility to highlight discriminatory practices.Health and Safety at Work:In addition to the Business responsibilities under the Health and Safety legislation, you are reminded of your responsibilities for health and safety at work under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (as amended) and associated legislation. These include the duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and others in your work activities and to cooperate with your employer in the discharge of its statutory duties. You must adhere strictly to the Business policies and procedures on health and safety and report all accidents, dangerous occurrences, unsafe practices or damage to your manager promptly using the Business incident reporting system. You must make use of appropriate training, safety equipment, protective clothing and footwear and attend training. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS):If the post you are undertaking requires you to complete a DBS disclosure, this will be managed and processed in line with the DBS Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr