Staff Nurse - Philip Isaac Unit in London inLondon PUBLISHED TUE 3 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £35,964 to £43,780 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area PERMANENT

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust rpABBkJW

Job description

Working in a paediatric day unit offers a unique and rewarding professional experience, as it allows you to support young children and their families during challenging times. If you are someone with a passion for making a difference and would like to join a dynamic team, then this opportunity is for you.

As you are aware, these times can be particularly difficult for patients and their families. Providing holistic care can play a key role in aiding recovery and supporting successful medical interventions.

This day unit enables patients to receive necessary treatments while maintaining the ability to return to their daily lives--participating in school, college, sports, and other commitments.

On the Philip Isaac Unit, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills, helping to ensure that this nurse-led unit is managed safely and effectively by the team. Many patients are able to receive treatment and be discharged on the same day.

The unit is best suited for a nurse who is prepared for a fast-paced environment with visible and immediate outcomes.

The main duties of the role include assisting in the delivery of expert nursing care for individuals with specialist needs, while also providing professional nursing advice and support to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals from diagnosis through to treatment.

You will be expected to ensure continuity of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care by assessing the health, nursing, and health-related needs of patients, their families, and carers. As a competent nurse, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload under supervision, contributing to the delivery of a seamless service through multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes and effective communication.

To support the delivery of holistic care, you will actively engage with service users to gather feedback on their experiences and suggestions for service improvements.You will also participate in the development of appropriate Patient Group Directives (PGDs) to facilitate and enhance the discharge process, helping shape the unit into a truly nurse-led service.

Finally, you will act as a resource for others by providing accurate information, advice, and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families. This includes signposting and offering relevant educational literature to help patients and carers make informed choices about their treatment plans.

About us

To become competent in venepuncture and cannulation.

To become competent in performing Red Cell Exchanges.

To become competent in nurse-in-charge responsibilities.

To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and the Primary Care sector.

To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate, ensuring awareness of current issues both within the Trust and nationally.

To participate in clinical audits within the Trust as directed.

To participate in any appropriate and Trust-approved research projects conducted within the department.

To be aware of and actively apply nursing research and evidence-based practice relevant to the specialty.

To work with other staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required.

To identify and act on opportunities to improve treatment and support for patients.

To act as a link nurse (e.g., for infection control, tissue viability), ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust-wide meetings. To disseminate relevant information to all staff within the unit.

To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required by the Trust and Care Group.

To stay up to date with current literature and research in the specialty.

To maintain personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, including attendance at mandatory training sessions.

To undergo and actively participate in performance appraisals, both your own and others.

To act as a delegate of the Ward Manager when required, with appropriate support and guidance.

To stay current with NMC guidelines, relevant specialist faculty standards, and Trust protocols.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, working within and taking responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.

To work towards obtaining further post-registration qualifications relevant to the specialty area.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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