They carry out some of the most complicated surgery, and offer some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world and treat patients from all over the UK and around the globe.

Job Details
The paediatric directorate is based in Central London with this Trust.

The band 6 nurse will work closely with the Senior Nurse, senior nursing team within PICU and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development as part of the PICU as well as participating with the PICU development group.

Qualifications
You will be registered as a RN1 (with PICU experience) or RN child of the NMC register

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication

Relevant Post Registration course appropriate to speciality or equivalent

Skills/Experience
All applicants must be experienced and confident in the paediatric intensive care environment, hold a paediatric registration and a postgraduate qualification in the speciality or have equivalent clinical experience.

There are many opportunities to develop within the role and further education is well supported.

Achieved appropriate competencies

To demonstrate sound and appropriate clinical knowledge and skills

Experience of supervision of junior staff.

Knowledge of research and audit.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Commitment to Family Centred Care.

Analytical skills.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Teaching and mentoring skills.

Experience of using computer packages.

Able to manage difficult situations.

Organisational time management.

Able to use initiative.

Understanding of Health and Safety.

Participate in good governance.

Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.

Demonstrates evidence of applying current research to practice

Understanding of professional accountability and patient advocacy.

Awareness of audit and research.

Understanding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Leadership skills.

Flexible to change.

Demonstrate an awareness of the wider NHS organisation and its service evelopment.

Experience of audit and research.

Benefits
A NHS package, pension, Band 6 pay