Job summary
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Trust would like to offer you the opportunity to join our Paediatric Outpatients Department. We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic NMC Registered Children's Nurse to join the WWL family on our friendly Paediatric Outpatients Department.
To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The role involves being an active member of the Multi-disciplinary team supporting in the delivery of all aspects of Child and Family Centred Care and accept responsibility and accountability for the performance outcomes. To deliver individualised high quality care. Development of self to meet the evolving needs of the service, ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Identifying what is required of self and others in delivering individualised family centred care in partnership with the child & family
- Developing competencies in self which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
- Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.
- Demonstrating awareness of and participation in development to meet demands and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
- Promoting safe systems, which assure all aspects of risk reduction, complaint with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the agenda for Clinical Governance.
- Deputise for the ward/departmental manager.
- Actively participate as bleep holder for Child Health as delegated by Matron or her deputy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Identifying what is required of self and others in delivering individualised family centred care in partnership with the child & family
- Developing competencies in self which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
- Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.
- Demonstrating awareness of and participation in development to meet demands and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
- Promoting safe systems, which assure all aspects of risk reduction, complaint with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the agenda for Clinical Governance.
- Deputise for the ward/departmental manager.
- Actively participate as bleep holder for Child Health as delegated by Matron or her deputy
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of Page 2 of 2 course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge within chosen clinical field
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within paediatric field
- Particiapation in research/audit
Desirable
- Proven record of change management
- Evidence of undertaken research/audit
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability as professional role model.
Desirable
- Experience in field of paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- Current NMC registered Children's Nurse
Desirable
- TDLB D32/33
- ENB 998/CG7307
- Degree or studying towards one
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of Page 2 of 2 course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date underpinning theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge within chosen clinical field
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within paediatric field
- Particiapation in research/audit
Desirable
- Proven record of change management
- Evidence of undertaken research/audit
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability as professional role model.
Desirable
- Experience in field of paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- Current NMC registered Children's Nurse
Desirable
- TDLB D32/33
- ENB 998/CG7307
- Degree or studying towards one
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
