[ref. j90128524] Staff Nurse - Paediatric Assessment Unit | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Calling all superheroes!

We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team. Superpowers include ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.

We can offer an induction package with a ward based educator.

The unit is a fast paced changing environment with referrals from primary care, emergency department, urgent care, midwifes and health visitors and also families who have open access to the unit to self-refer. Each day is always different which makes the area an ideal opportunity to learn and develop new skills

We have created a cohort of nursing staff to deliver high quality care to children and their families who come through the Paediatric Assessment Unit. No previous experience of working in an assessment unit is required as full training will be given, including training on Manchester Triage system.

We are a small but expanding team but are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybody’s input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

• Access, plan, implement, and evaluate care to meet patient needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Support and provide patient education and health promotion. ️
• Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation, and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. ️
• Assist in setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting, and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. ⚖️
• Ensure the environment of care is safe, well-equipped, and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Participate in the education and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and develop professional competence and seek to extend personal knowledge and skills within the scope of the role and professional practice.
• Proactively engage with Trust-wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice, e.g., intentional rounding, alcohol screening.
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at a local level and report the outcome to the line manager.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024