Band 5 Staff Nurse Experienced

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

To deliver high standards of care in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carer's in haemodialysis

To positively contribute to the achievement of local (ward/unit) and Trust wide objectives

After a period of preceptorship and development - To supervise and teach junior staff and students, and to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior colleagues

To adhere to Trust policies and procedures

This job is a band 5 nursing position primarily to work on haemodialysis

Previous paediatric nursing experience is essential

Main duties of the job

Plan, implement and evaluate care in relation to the needs of children and their families

Work effectively as part of the multi-professional team

Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed at all times, taking corrective action when necessary and adhering to reporting and escalating mechanisms to ensure concerns are raised promptly and appropriately

Demonstrate sound knowledge and skills of the relevant specialty, and achieve specialty specific competencies as directed by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Assist in ensuring a safe and effective ward/clinical environment by actively participating in clinical audit and quality initiatives

Contribute to the effective use of equipment and resources

To inform, collaborate and work closely with the Ward Sister in support of service activity

To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional team to co-ordinate all aspects of family centred care

To work in partnership with the children and their families and other health care professionals

To encourage and facilitate an effective communication network by participation in staff meetings and accessing information.

To communicate effectively with all members of the clinical team in respect of the progress of staff development

Staff member will be trained on the electronic program called Taurus and must be deemed competent.

Working for our organisation

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN Child
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

• Mentors and assessors course

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

• 1 years’ experience in an acute paediatric setting
• Evidence of supervising and assessing students
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people requiring haemodialysis
• Planning and organizational skills
• Time management skills

Should any new information become available, you will be kept informed of this throughout your recruitment process.

This information will be treated in a confidential manner.