Job summary
Staff Nurse - Paediatrics - Band 5 - Permanent - Various Hours
We are a purpose-built unit that provides both inpatient and day patient care, for children and young people up to 16 years old and support them through transition to adults. We care for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Our aim is for you to join us in providing the highest possible standards of holistic family centred care. The unit prides itself on working collaboratively with the MDT.
We have an ambulatory model of care within paediatrics, and we are constantly developing and improving our paediatric services to meet the needs of the area. We have a 24-hour observation and assessment unit, and you will work in both the ward, day surgery and observation and assessment areas
Come and join us. Come and have a look at the unit and a chat with the staff on the ward
Interviews TBC
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional/Clinical
- Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
- Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
- Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
- Participate in audits of practice.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the ward manager.
- Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
- Assist the ward manager in achieving budget control and order supplies when necessary.
Administrative/Managerial
- Take charge of a shift and ensure organisation and delivery of patient care.
- Adhere to the Bed Management policy and adherence to the Admission and Discharge policies.
- Support the ward manager in effective Resource Management.
- Participate in ensuring the delivery of the Trust targets
Human Resource Management
- Participate in the training and development of student nurses and other staff as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical supervision for junior staff in accordance with Trust policy.
- Assist the ward manager to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of staff duties.
- Ensure communication of information of a complex nature is given sensitivity and confidentiality is maintained
SPECIALITY SPECIFIC
- Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct competently undertake expanded roles to enhance the delivery of patient care.
- Proactively safeguard the welfare of children and implement child protection procedures accordingly.
- Actively promote an environment, which is conducive to family centred care.
- Actively participate in paediatric benchmarking and the implementation of Essence of Care standards.
- Act as the childs advocate at all times
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility.
- Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
- Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management
SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
- Participate frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for short periods.
- Deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis.
- Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
- Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands.
- Maintain contemporaneous patient records at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional/Clinical
- Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
- Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
- Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
- Participate in audits of practice.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the ward manager.
- Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
- Assist the ward manager in achieving budget control and order supplies when necessary.
Administrative/Managerial
- Take charge of a shift and ensure organisation and delivery of patient care.
- Adhere to the Bed Management policy and adherence to the Admission and Discharge policies.
- Support the ward manager in effective Resource Management.
- Participate in ensuring the delivery of the Trust targets
Human Resource Management
- Participate in the training and development of student nurses and other staff as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical supervision for junior staff in accordance with Trust policy.
- Assist the ward manager to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of staff duties.
- Ensure communication of information of a complex nature is given sensitivity and confidentiality is maintained
SPECIALITY SPECIFIC
- Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct competently undertake expanded roles to enhance the delivery of patient care.
- Proactively safeguard the welfare of children and implement child protection procedures accordingly.
- Actively promote an environment, which is conducive to family centred care.
- Actively participate in paediatric benchmarking and the implementation of Essence of Care standards.
- Act as the childs advocate at all times
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility.
- Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
- Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management
SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
- Participate frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for short periods.
- Deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis.
- Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
- Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands.
- Maintain contemporaneous patient records at all times.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RN/RSCN with current NMC registration
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in Paediatric clinical care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a inpatient general Paediatric area
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to organise own workload
- Excellent understanding of family centred care
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RN/RSCN with current NMC registration
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in Paediatric clinical care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a inpatient general Paediatric area
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to organise own workload
- Excellent understanding of family centred care
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
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
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).
