Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse (HDU)

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 September 2024

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you A Paediatric Nurse with experience in Paediatric High Dependency?

We have an exciting and rare opportunity has arisen within our Children's and Young People's services as we are developing our Paediatric HDU service.

We are a motivated dynamic and friendly team that thrives on providing high quality care for infants, children, young people and their families. As part of this role you will

Be part of a team developing the High Dependency Service and will be joining a team that embraces innovation and improvement
Support a developing team in the care of the unwell child and provide high quality care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced Children's Nurses who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to our children and Young people requiring High Dependency Care.

As part of this role, you will supporting the service in the development of the Paediatric HDU service, as well as being a clinical role model and advocate for your patients. You will work closely with the Senior Nursing Team to support the Development of the HDU service and the continued development within the CYP service. You will be involved in the implement of improvements in practice to ensure the best experience and outcomes for our patients and their families. You will encourage and empower other team members to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential whilst also using your experience to provide clinical leadership.

As a Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse you will need:

To be a Registered Children's Nurse
Have a minimum of 2-3 years experience within Children's Nursing
Have completed Paediatric HDU/Critical care course (Or working towards)
Have evidence of care of the critically unwell child ( HDU care)
Have evidence of continuing professional development
Have experience and training in the initial assessment / triage of infants, children and young people
Be EPALS (or equivalent) trained
To be an exceptional communicator
To be willing to drive improvements within CYP services
Completed practice assessor training (or working towards)

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

264-6594158-FAM

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To co-ordinate the ward/area as a whole, effectively maintaining paediatric patients flow through the ward/unit, with specific focus of children requiring HDU care.

To escalate delays in the delivery of care and management of paediatric patients, in accordance with Trust Escalation Procedures, to meet National Performance Targets.

To supervise the activities of the multi-disciplinary team, promoting collaborative working relationships to facilitate the delivery of holistic patient centred, seamless care for all patients.

To co-ordinate the activities of the paediatric nursing team, on a shift-to-shift basis, and provide skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.

To prioritise care needs, ensuring the delivery of a quality service through effective leadership and efficient deployment of available resources.

To work proactively in the delivery of high-quality care and a positive patient experience of patients ensuring the voice of the child is present in service delivery. Primarily this will be through effective role modelling of professional behaviours and the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To co-ordinate the ward/area as a whole, effectively maintaining paediatric patients flow through the ward/unit, with specific focus of children requiring HDU care.

To escalate delays in the delivery of care and management of paediatric patients, in accordance with Trust Escalation Procedures, to meet National Performance Targets.

To supervise the activities of the multi-disciplinary team, promoting collaborative working relationships to facilitate the delivery of holistic patient centred, seamless care for all patients.

To prioritise care needs, ensuring the delivery of a quality service through effective leadership and efficient deployment of available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Children's Nurse

Desirable

Mentor Qualification / Practice Assessor & Supervisor Training
Paediatric HDU Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years experience caring for Paediatric patients
Experience managing safeguarding concerns
Experience of working with children and young people with mental health presentations
Experience of teaching / mentoring / supporting staff
Experience in Paediatric HDU / Critical Care

Desirable

Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience of change management in clinical practice

Desirable

Awareness of understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the NHS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Children's Nurse

Desirable

Mentor Qualification / Practice Assessor & Supervisor Training
Paediatric HDU Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years experience caring for Paediatric patients
Experience managing safeguarding concerns
Experience of working with children and young people with mental health presentations
Experience of teaching / mentoring / supporting staff
Experience in Paediatric HDU / Critical Care

Desirable

Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience of change management in clinical practice

Desirable

Awareness of understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the NHS

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.