Job summary
Are you an experienced paediatric nurse and are looking for a new challenge?
If the answer is yes, we have the job for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join us on the PANDA Unit. The PANDA Unit is the Paediatric Emergency Department and Observational & Assessment Unit at Salford Royal and provides emergency care and observation for around 20,000 children per year.
We are looking to recruit a highly driven, focused and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, with a significant number of years of experience of working in an acute paediatric setting.
We are passionate about delivering safe, clean and personal care for the patient and their family as well as ensuring a positive work environment where staff can thrive.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced paediatric nurse to join our team on PANDA, providing both clinical and managerial leadership.
You will work alongside the Unit Manager in supporting, motivating and leading a team of skilled paediatric nurses and support workers, whilst working closely with Medical colleagues and Advanced Nurse Practitioners to ensure the safe triage and assessment of infants, children and young people who attend the PANDA unit.
As part of your role you will be expected to have an understanding of flow and capacity and be able to manage this on shift helping to ensure the smooth running of the unit and maintain patient safety.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration.
- Degree in Children and Young People's Nursing/RN.
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring .
- Experience in an accident and emergency setting or acute medical care.
- Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience.
Desirable
- Current APLS certification.
- Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit.
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration.
- Degree in Children and Young People's Nursing/RN.
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring .
- Experience in an accident and emergency setting or acute medical care.
- Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience.
Desirable
- Current APLS certification.
- Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).