Job summary
The Paediatric Department is looking for enthusiastic, proactive and motivated staff nurses to join our busy Children's Ward and A&E at Ormskirk and District General Hospital.Experience is preferred but not essential.
Our Practice Development Nurse, Senior Sisters and Paediatric Matron will support and encourage you to develop both clinically and managerially and offer a comprehensive induction programme, preceptorship, teaching sessions and in-house training.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Team have been innovative and forward thinking, developing our own very skilled and competent ENP's and APNP's to ensure a stable and supportive workforce, and we are continuing to develop and value our staff in this way.Ability to work flexible shifts on internal rotation to cover nights and weekends is essential. Flexible working is supported. The opportunity to rotate to other areas within Paediatrics is available and encouraged.
To support and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services provided by the ward/department.
To ensure awareness of policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of children.
If you are interested in developing your career we would love to hear from you. We can offer a friendly supportive team, access to further training and annual study days.
Please note, this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS Check + Children's List.
About us
We are a friendly, supportive team who are passionate about delivering first class care to the families and patients who access our service, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.We provide holistic family centred care that we are proud of and that we know makes a difference.
Our Paediatric Emergency Department, provides care for children under 16 years and sees up 30,000 children per year.
Our Paediatric Services are rated Good by CQC.
The Children's Unit has a 17 bedded inpatient ward with one High Dependency bed and 4 day case beds, all supported by our busy Paediatric Assessment Unit.
We also have Outpatient clinics and a Children's Community Outreach Team .On site is also a 10 cot Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
The Government have announced their intention to introduce the need for mandatory COVID vaccinations for frontline patient facing roles (and those staff working in patient areas). This will come into effect from 1st April 2022. This role may be in scope and as such if you are appointed it is likely that your COVID vaccination status (or proof of any exemption) will form part of your pre-employment checks. If you would like further information on the vaccine and for ways to book this please visit www.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for Full Details.
To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for children and their families within the philosophy of family centred care.
To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.
To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/department.
To encourage and support the philosophy of family centred care by the participation of the patients carer(s)/ families in the assessment of care needs.
To encourage the involvement of the child and their family in the management and evaluation of care.
To advocate child and family involvement so that care can be reflected as individualised.
To initiate and participate in the promotion of health education.
To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care so that all facets of patient care are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
To maintain effective communication, keeping the person in charge who has continuing responsibility informed of changes affecting patients & staff.
To ensure that patient care is delivered as and when required, within the Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
To undertake appropriate training to expand clinical skills relevant to the speciality.
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Advert Date: 28th January 2022
Closing Date: 13th February 2022
Shortlisting Date: 14th February 2022
Proposed Interview Date: 23rd February 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for Full Details.
To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for children and their families within the philosophy of family centred care.
To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.
To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/department.
To encourage and support the philosophy of family centred care by the participation of the patients carer(s)/ families in the assessment of care needs.
To encourage the involvement of the child and their family in the management and evaluation of care.
To advocate child and family involvement so that care can be reflected as individualised.
To initiate and participate in the promotion of health education.
To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care so that all facets of patient care are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
To maintain effective communication, keeping the person in charge who has continuing responsibility informed of changes affecting patients & staff.
To ensure that patient care is delivered as and when required, within the Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
To undertake appropriate training to expand clinical skills relevant to the speciality.
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Advert Date: 28th January 2022
Closing Date: 13th February 2022
Shortlisting Date: 14th February 2022
Proposed Interview Date: 23rd February 2022
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child)
- Diploma or Degree
- ENB 998 / Mentorship module or willingness to undertake
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Willingness to expand and develop clinical role
- Interest in research
Desirable
- Experienced in child protection procedures.
- Experience in relevant field
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills .
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills o
- Willingness to share knowledge with others
- Able to work closely with team members
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development of self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child)
- Diploma or Degree
- ENB 998 / Mentorship module or willingness to undertake
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Willingness to expand and develop clinical role
- Interest in research
Desirable
- Experienced in child protection procedures.
- Experience in relevant field
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills .
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills o
- Willingness to share knowledge with others
- Able to work closely with team members
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development of self and others
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).
