Paediatric Emergency Department Staff Nurse - Nottingham
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered children’s nurse, with minimum 6 months post registration experience or an adult trained nurse with significant emergency department experience in a dual department. Come and join our dynamic, forward thinking and highly professional team within the Children and Young Person's Emergency Department at Nottingham University Hospital (NUH).
Nottingham University Hospital is a major trauma centre and as a Children and Young Person's Emergency Department we see 45,000 patients a year. We have recently expanded our paediatric department which includes a purpose built resus area. This offers an improved environment for our patients, parents and staff.
We require you have excellent communication skills, be able to care for unwell children and their families and must be able to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.
In return we offer an opportunity for professional development within the team, supported by the education team and senior nurses. You will be encouraged to expand your clinical, management and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes tailored to the requirements of individual children/young people.
To carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards.
To report to medical and/or senior nursing staff on the condition and progress of children/young people.
To be aware of the need for confidentiality both with the written and spoken word.
To keep abreast of developments in the care and treatment of children/young people in order to be able to carry out your duties competently and efficiently.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
To assist the Charge Nurse in developing department policies and in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all policies and procedures.
To be prepared to take charge of a ward occasionally in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility, but maintain a similar style of management to ensure continuity.
To comply with Health and Safety policies with particular regard to the rules and procedures carried out in the event of a fire.
To be aware of your role with regard to the Drug Custody and Administration Code of Practice.
To report all accidents and untoward incidents to the Nurse in charge of the Ward.
To assist the Charge Nurse in introducing new members of the staff to their duties.
To supervise newly appointed qualified staff and demonstrate procedures as required.
To support the work of student nurses, reporting their progress to the Charge Nurse.
This role is full internal rotation
Person specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered nurse child branch – Diploma or Degree in paediatric nursing
- Can give oral and intravenous medications
- Registered nurse adult trained with significant ED experience in a dual department
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Have or willing to undertake a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
- Possession of a Mentoring Course
- Completion of all local competency packages.
- Diploma or degree in health related studies
Experience
Essential criteria- Supervision of non-registered staff and students
- Minimum of 6 months post registration experience
- Previous experience of working in emergency care
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Evidence of ability to mentor
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and word
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management
Physical skills
Essential criteria- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
- Must be able to work a full range of shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria- Flexible and adaptable
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Caring, enthusiastic and well motivated
- confidence
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
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Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:
- Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
- Start an Apprenticeship
- Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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