Nursery Nurse - Emergency Department - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To work within a clinical team alongside the Lead Nurse for ED, Shift Coordinator, Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Clinical teams, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide the highest quality care required to support each patient and family in their care pathway, whilst improving the patient experience, maintaining clinical credibility and disseminating knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the provision of family centred care that incorporates the needs of all patients including children of all ages and stages of development.
Work closely with patients and their families, being sensitive to their needs and promote family centred care within the department
Carry out clinical tasks within level of competency.
Uphold the values and reputation of your profession and the Trust at all times.
Be open and candid with all service users about all aspects of care and treatment, including when any mistakes or harm have taken place.
Have the courage to speak up and report where care, clinical practice, behaviours or values go against that as set by the Trust.
Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and co-ordinated.
Promote health education for the patient and their family at all times.
Handover the care of patients, when appropriate, to all members of the multidisciplinary team maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Recognise the importance of the role of play in the care of children and young people and implement appropriate play strategies to support patients and their families.
Provide direct supervision for patients presenting with mental health related presentations.
Ensure the patients privacy and confidentiality at all times.

About us

Working for your organisation

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-U-6172378

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Nursery Nurse / Nursing Associate will provide high quality care to patients with indirect supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner. The post holder will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of essential clinical care. They will provide specific care as relevant to the clinical specialty and participate in direct patient care as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Emergency Department.

The post holder will work in support of registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role. It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical team with the focus on patient needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or NNBE or equivalent

Desirable

Child Protection Training/Qualification
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Experience in Health Promotion Activities

Experience

Essential

At least 12 months experience in a childcare setting
Awareness of child age and stage of development

Key Skills

Desirable

Application of plaster of Paris
Wound Assessment and Closure
Recording of vital signs/observations

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or NNBE or equivalent

Desirable

Child Protection Training/Qualification
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Experience in Health Promotion Activities

Experience

Essential

At least 12 months experience in a childcare setting
Awareness of child age and stage of development

Key Skills

Desirable

Application of plaster of Paris
Wound Assessment and Closure
Recording of vital signs/observations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.