Fortius
Outpatient Paediatric Nurse
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate professional to champion paediatric and young adult care across our top class facilities. In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead safeguarding efforts for paediatric patients and young adults at Fortius Clinic and serve as an active member of the safeguarding committee.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of governance systems within the clinic, including risk management, health and safety, and controls assurance for paediatric and young adult services.
- Design and review care pathways for paediatric and young patients.
- Act as a resource for staff, providing guidance on paediatric care, best practice, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, consultants, anaesthetists, intensivists, and CNS to ensure patients are optimised prior to admission and post-operatively.
- Provide clinical advice and education to all staff regarding paediatric outpatient and inpatient services, and contribute to systems that deliver innovative, evidence-based care.
- Support the Outpatient Sister, liaise with the pre-op lead and team, senior management, and provide visible clinical leadership at departmental level.
- Facilitate high-quality, individualised patient care for both paediatric and adult patients.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to review current practice and implement improvements to enhance the patient experience.
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This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed as part of the appraisal process or when necessary. The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
Education, Qualifications & Training
- Registered Nurse RSCN/RN Child Branch, with evidence of regular professional updating.
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration paediatric experience in a UK NHS hospital.
- Safeguarding Level 4 (or willingness to obtain within six months of appointment).
- PILS (Paediatric Immediate Life Support) and APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support).
- Competent in the use of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD).
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Knowledge & Experience
- Significant paediatric outpatient/inpatient experience (minimum 2 years in a UK hospital).
- Experience in independent hospitals and NHS/public hospitals.
- People management experience, including recruitment and feedback.
- Experience managing staffing, rosters, and patient flow.
- Involvement in incident investigations and managing patient concerns.
- Auditing experience and ability to feed back results.
Communication & Leadership Skills
- Strong IT skills (Word, Teams, Excel) and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional and empathetic approach.
- Ability to de-escalate conflict and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Motivated, self-directed, and able to act on own initiative.
- Positive, inspiring attitude aligned with Fortius values.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
- Accountable, professional, and confident decision-maker.
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