Registered Children's Nurse - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 September 2024

Job summary

Amazon Children's Ward and Jungle Assessment Unit are located on the Peterborough City Hospital site for the NWAFT Trust and is a busy and dynamic Paediatric Acute inpatient Ward and New purpose built Paediatric Assessment Unit.

We are passionate about the care and quality that children receive within our unit and have state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest equipment that ensures that children receive the very highest standards of healthcare. This gives their families the reassurance that the very best is being done for the people who mean the most to them. Our medical and surgical teams are also pleased to be able to access the technology that they need to deliver.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Main duties of the job

We are a 30 bedded ward comprising of 12 en-suite cubicles, a 2 bedded fully equipped HDU area and 4 four bedded bays. Inclusive to this is an eight bedded Day surgery/Day care unit. We are a general paediatric unit receiving children from 0 - 18 years dependent on condition. We have a busy day surgery area within the unit and take up to 12 surgical patients per day.

Our Jungle paediatric Assessment unit has opened in June 2021, it is a 11 bedded Paediatric assessment unit adjacent to the Amazon Children's where GP's and other health professionals can refer into for admissions and / or assessment, as well as taking patients on their journey from the Emergency Department.

On top of all the great things that we have to offer, we also pride ourselves on development opportunities for the team in their own career development, skills and knowledge.

As part of this role you will be expected to rotate to Hinchingbrooke Hospital Children Wards for up to three months of the year.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-F-6257898-D

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for children and adolescents in line with current evidence, Unit policies and guidelines and NMC Code of Practice.

To develop an environment which supports the value of nursing care.To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care.

To act as an advocate for the children receiving care.

To be involved in the development of evidence-based practice in the Childrens Service and to undertake reflective practice.

To initiate and support innovative change within the Childrens Service in line with current clinical and academic evidence, national standards and relevant report.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for children and adolescents in line with current evidence, Unit policies and guidelines and NMC Code of Practice.

To develop an environment which supports the value of nursing care.To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care.

To act as an advocate for the children receiving care.

To be involved in the development of evidence-based practice in the Childrens Service and to undertake reflective practice.

To initiate and support innovative change within the Childrens Service in line with current clinical and academic evidence, national standards and relevant report.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

First level Registration

Desirable

Experience within speciality/acute care area

Experience

Essential

Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

First level Registration

Desirable

Experience within speciality/acute care area

Experience

Essential

Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
Ability to organise and prioritise workload

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.