Paediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse

Job summary

The Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) is a 24-hour service dedicated to delivering the highest standard of paediatric intensive care to critically ill children and their families, from first point of contact through to arrival at their destination unit.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 PICU nurse with a particular interest in the stabilisation and transfer of critically ill children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic, multi-professional team at the forefront of paediatric retrieval medicine.

You will demonstrate a commitment to innovation and service improvement, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children requiring intensive care transport. Excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work confidently and effectively in unfamiliar and challenging environments are essential requirements of this post

Main duties of the job

To ensure clinical practice reflects all current NMC documentation regarding nursing practice

To work within the Trust's Policies and Procedures and the parameters set down in agreed local clinical protocols and guidelines and national guidelines such as those published by NICE

Maintains accurate multidisciplinary clinical records

Maintain clinical expertise in specialty area

Advise staff in relation to specialist area of practice

Identify learning needs in relation to specialist area of practice

Develop and evaluate teaching / learning resources

Provide teaching and learning support in a variety of settings

Establish and maintain internal and external links to promote and develop the service

Contribute to the development of specialist service in collaboration with CATS senior leadership team

To be proactive in developing own professional practice, demonstrating evidence of increased clinical judgment and decision-making skills

To participate in the Trusts' system of annual appraisal and personal development planning

To assist in ensuring safety on transfer. Risk management is a major part of the PCC transfer process and the participation in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the managing and reporting of clinical incidents is essential

To ensure effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, referring hospital departments, receiving hospital departments, relatives and visitors

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• On the relevant part of the NMC Register
• Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Possession of or near completion of a relevant degree programme
• PCC Transport Experience

Desirable

• Assessing & Mentoring Qualification
• APLS/EPALS Accredited/Provider

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
• Evidence of on-going, dynamic, continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to the PCC Transport Passport Competencies Document.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures and Reporting
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues. (Clinical Governance Agenda)
• Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Nurse within service provision
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare and how these will impact on the delivery of health care services in the future
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints recognising the subtle difference when working across organisational boundaries
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
• Evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Previous experience of research, audit and benchmarking

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relevant paediatric knowledge - relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU
• Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team approach to PCC transport medicine
• Able to problem solve, initiate manage and sustain change
• Self-discipline, ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative with good time management to support periods of lone working.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy in practice
• Ability to deal with conflict situations, excellent negotiating skills
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries. Ability to delegate and prioritise