Job summary
Children's Nurse Band 5 RSCN/RN Dip ChildRN Adult with Paediatric Experience Experience in Oncology, Surgery and PAU desirable
An exciting opportunity to join our committed and forward thinking team . If you are enthusiastic, motivated, willing to learn new skills and extend your practice as opportunities arise, in caring for children requiring surgery across several specialities, elective and emergency and also children who who have haematological and oncological conditions we would like to hear from you. We are a POSCU L3 centre administering chemotherapy so experience or a desire to develop skills in this area will be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families.
In particular take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
They will participate in the management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse.
They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient/client care Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of qualitynursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supportingstudents and learners on placement within the clinical area. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs ofpatients and their families. To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing andevaluating programmes of care. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To complete patient documentation correctly. To maintain a safe ward environment. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal. To ensure patient confidentiality. To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care. Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking anddisposal of medications including controlled drugs. To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role followingthe Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for RegisteredHealthcare Practitioners.
Policy/service development implementation Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction andcompetency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personalperformance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal DevelopmentPlan recognising own limitations. Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision. Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area andcontribute to audit initiatives. Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.Financial & physical resources To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care andeconomy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by writtendocumentation where applicable. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical andfinancial resources.
Human resources To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory trainingsessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.Research & development To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g.Essence of Care. To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice andparticipate in its Implementation. To contribute to research and development programmes within theward/department.
Freedom to act Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorisedduties.
3. OTHER INFORMATION The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day workand behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts andlegislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient/client care Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of qualitynursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supportingstudents and learners on placement within the clinical area. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs ofpatients and their families. To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing andevaluating programmes of care. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Discharge Policy. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To complete patient documentation correctly. To maintain a safe ward environment. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication written and verbal. To ensure patient confidentiality. To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care. Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking anddisposal of medications including controlled drugs. To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role followingthe Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for RegisteredHealthcare Practitioners.
Policy/service development implementation Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction andcompetency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personalperformance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal DevelopmentPlan recognising own limitations. Contribute to the education and training of others, gaining an understanding of clinical supervision. Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area andcontribute to audit initiatives. Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.Financial & physical resources To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care andeconomy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by writtendocumentation where applicable. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical andfinancial resources.
Human resources To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory trainingsessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.Research & development To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives e.g.Essence of Care. To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice andparticipate in its Implementation. To contribute to research and development programmes within theward/department.
Freedom to act Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorisedduties.
3. OTHER INFORMATION The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day workand behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts andlegislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adapatable to change
- Approachable and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Has a caring approach to the care of the sick child and family
- Approachable and professional manner toward colleagues
- Working to the NMC Code of Conduct
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
- Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
- Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students
- Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting
- Paediatric Oncology experience
- Paediatric Oncology experience
Desirable
- PILS/EPLS qualification
- Paediatric HDU/PAU experience/ training
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN child
- NMC Registration
- RN/RMN/LD with Paediatric experience
- Mentorship / Assessor and Supervisor training
- Qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Additional post graduate training in Oncology /HDU
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritise workload and effective time management
- Organisational skills and able to work within and lead a team
- Computer literate
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
- Manaement experience and able to support junior members of the ward team
- Advocacy skills
- Computer Literate
- Able to cope with emotional and psychological needs of the patient and family
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
- Able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, children, families and their associates
- Able to lead and support junior members of the ward team
- Knowledge of relevant developments in paediatric nursing
- An awareness of Paediatric research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adapatable to change
- Approachable and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Has a caring approach to the care of the sick child and family
- Approachable and professional manner toward colleagues
- Working to the NMC Code of Conduct
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
- Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting.
- Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students
- Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting
- Paediatric Oncology experience
- Paediatric Oncology experience
Desirable
- PILS/EPLS qualification
- Paediatric HDU/PAU experience/ training
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN child
- NMC Registration
- RN/RMN/LD with Paediatric experience
- Mentorship / Assessor and Supervisor training
- Qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Additional post graduate training in Oncology /HDU
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritise workload and effective time management
- Organisational skills and able to work within and lead a team
- Computer literate
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
- Manaement experience and able to support junior members of the ward team
- Advocacy skills
- Computer Literate
- Able to cope with emotional and psychological needs of the patient and family
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
- Able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, children, families and their associates
- Able to lead and support junior members of the ward team
- Knowledge of relevant developments in paediatric nursing
- An awareness of Paediatric research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
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).
