Job summary
The 24-hour Children's Emergency Department (CED) on our Watford site is a fast-paced and exciting place to work. Not only are we a busy Trauma Unit and proactive research participants (currently participating in multiple large national studies), we are also looking to become accredited with the National Autism Association.
On top of a co-located PAU, we have two designated paediatric resus bays supporting an inclusive environment that is nurturing and encouraging of professional development.
We are further expanding our team by implementing a Paediatric Charge Nurse role into our department, enhancing our already highly skilled workforce. We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, committed and strive to motivate and influence others positively. We are encouraging applications from those with significant experience working within a Children's Emergency setting.Come and join us and work with our friendly, focused team committed to continuous improvement and high-quality care delivery.
Main duties of the job
The CED team are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families. We believe that by investing in our staff we will deliver safe, high-quality evidence-based care to our patients.
We actively encourage education and training with our dedicated Paediatric Practice Development and Medical teams seizing regular opportunity to provide education supported by SIM. Our forward thinking CED is supported by Advanced Care Practitioners, two dedicated Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultants, Paediatric Consultants and Paediatric Matron.
We are looking for an experienced Paediatric nurse that is an inspirational role model, confident, committed and driven. The postholder will demonstrate competence in expanded clinical practice. You will be expected to support and lead staff, cohesively working within the MDT, ensuring safeguarding maintained. You will ensure to deliver care in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at West Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust.
37.5 hours a week, requirement for shift work combination day/ night/ weekend. This is a 90% clinical and 10% managerial post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at West Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust.
37.5 hours a week, requirement for shift work combination day/ night/ weekend. This is a 90% clinical and 10% managerial post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- oRegistered Paediatric Nurse
- oA&E Specialist Course
- oMentorship Course
- oEPLS/APLS
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oTriage skills
Desirable
- o ALS/ATNC/ provider /instructor
- oENP course
- oNursing Degree
- oHealth care management / Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of safe guarding and paediatric mental health
- oIn depth knowledge of emergency care targets
- oKnowledge of integrated care and admission avoidance pathways
- oUnderstanding of professional and current issues in paediatric nursing
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of resource management and clinical governance, including audit and research
- oHR processes and issues relating to staff management
- oNHS policy & political awareness.
Skills
Essential
- oExperience in paediatric ED
- oRecent extensive A&E experience at a band 6
- oDemonstrate current, recent experience of shift management, team leadership & management within a healthcare setting.
- oExperience of handling and learning from clinical incidents and complaints
Desirable
- oExperience of change management in the working environment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- oRegistered Paediatric Nurse
- oA&E Specialist Course
- oMentorship Course
- oEPLS/APLS
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oTriage skills
Desirable
- o ALS/ATNC/ provider /instructor
- oENP course
- oNursing Degree
- oHealth care management / Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of safe guarding and paediatric mental health
- oIn depth knowledge of emergency care targets
- oKnowledge of integrated care and admission avoidance pathways
- oUnderstanding of professional and current issues in paediatric nursing
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of resource management and clinical governance, including audit and research
- oHR processes and issues relating to staff management
- oNHS policy & political awareness.
Skills
Essential
- oExperience in paediatric ED
- oRecent extensive A&E experience at a band 6
- oDemonstrate current, recent experience of shift management, team leadership & management within a healthcare setting.
- oExperience of handling and learning from clinical incidents and complaints
Desirable
- oExperience of change management in the working environment.
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).
