Lead Paediatric Nurse

spire healthcare ,
Hove, East Sussex
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

The Montefiore Hospital has a new and exciting opportunity for a Lead Paediatric Nurse to assist in the launch of their new Children and Young people service. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing exemplary planned care for patients aged from birth to 18 years Spire Montefiore Hospital in Hove is rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging, and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening and rehabilitation through to leading-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, cardiology and general surgery all delivered through our expert and caring clinical team. The hospital is well positioned to maximise the excellent local public transport. There are buses that stop in the vicinity and is also walking distance of both Hove and Brighton train station Duties and responsibilities Develop, plan and launch a new Children and Young People’s service within the independent sector. Review, assess and maintain clinical standards ensuring adherence to these. Undertake audit to ensure the service is exceeding the benchmarked standard. Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. Undertake competence assessment and provide knowledge and education to your colleagues involved with the CYP service. Oversee health & safety and infection prevention and control requirements specific to the CYP service. Ensure compliance with the CYP dashboard and quality improvement. Run/oversee CYP outpatient clinics for phlebotomy, allergy testing etc. Chair the CYP steering committee. Attend Spire Healthcare CYP cluster meetings. Prepare annual CYP governance report. Act as CYP Safeguarding Lead for the hospital. Highlight and drive business development opportunities for CYP services. Review feedback from patients/parents and undertake complaint resolution. Risk assessing children and young people regarding suitability for admission Who we're looking for NMC Registered Children’s Nurse with no restriction on practise Post registration paediatric outpatients experience desirable Phlebotomy trained PILS trained Knowledge of safeguarding children (Level 4 training desirable) Motivated and forward thinking individual with excellent communication skills Passion for providing an outstanding paediatric service to patients and their families Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform – discount and cashback for over 100 retailers Free annual Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals, 10 clinics and a Specialist Cancer Care Centre across England, Wales and Scotland. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please email Sherine Lowers at sherine.lowersspirehealthcare.com

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