Staff Nurse-Paediatrics

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating 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 and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

Policy/service development implementation

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development plan 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 and contribute 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 and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by written documentation where applicable.

Responsible for the effective and efficient use of Clinical, physical and financial resources.

Human resources

To attend Trust/local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

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 and participate 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 authorised duties.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child
• NMC Registration
• RMN/LD with Children's nursing experience
• Mentorship/Assessor and Supervisor

Desirable

• Qualification in Oncology or HDU

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge of local and national polices
• Interest and academic ability to undertake further education in paediatric area
• Can demonstrate understanding and incorporate customer care within the clinical setting
• Able to work with/facilitate, teach and assess students
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Paediatric acute ward setting

Desirable

• PILS /EPLS
• Paediatric HDU experience/ training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant developments in paediatric nursing
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• An awareness of Paediatric research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
• 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 lead and support junior members of the ward team

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)