Paediatric Nurse - Emergency Department - Night Shifts

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to children and young people, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.

To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to a group of infants, children, young people & their families.

To deliver effective discharge planning of children, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required.

Promote family centred care and act as an advocate for children.

Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for patients and their families.

To provide nursing care to high dependency children during both the acute phase and when stabilised.

To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standards.

Provide escort in the transfer of children to other health care providers as required.

Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support.

Personal

To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with children of all ages and stages of development.

To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a team.

To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward team.

To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team.

To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies.

Professional

Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as required.

Deputise for Ward Manager and Clinical Sisters in their absence.

Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment.

To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy.

Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives.

Attend relevant internal and external training days.

Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3.

Strategic and Service Responsibility

Promote effective working relationships with all departments.

Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department.

Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team.

Governance

Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the ward.

Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust level.

Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as required.

Carry out and evaluate personal research projects.

Actively participate in Clinical Supervision.

Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines.

Health & Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures.

To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work.

Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work.

To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/ RNC/ R Children & Young Peoples Nurses
• Evidence of CPD
• Numeracy and IT skills

Desirable

• Assessor & Mentor qualification (308CPD) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• All paediatric nurses, including newly qualified

Desirable

• 12 months current experience in acute Paediatrics

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of child development
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time effectively
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept of family centred care
• Evidence of wide variety of clinical skills
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of child protection requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing issues & NHS priorities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Able to communicate at a variety of levels

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Good work attendance record
• Able to work flexible shifts including night duty, weekends & bank holidays
• Able to change duties to meet requirements of the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department, Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)