Job summary
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendlyChildren's team. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about caring for babies, children and young people aged 0-16 years.
Successful candidates will be joining our multi disciplinary team on the paediatric inpatient wards. The ward consists of 29 inpatient beds (with 3surge beds) on our ward at Calderdale Royal Hospital, two of which are designated for enhanced care, a busy assessment/observation unit and 8inpatient beds on our ward in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary which cares for acute surgical and orthopaedic patients.
The ward is also equipped with a new sensory room and young person's room to enhance our patient's stay. We also have a Youth Forum and an active social media and fundraising team.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based individualised plan of care. The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward/department.
About us
The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer-focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism, respect and dignity.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.As we often have many applicants for jobs at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence-based care of an allocated group of patients.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
- To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
- To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence-based care of an allocated group of patients.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
- To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
- To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.N. Child
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of study at degree level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Sound basic knowledge/awareness of infection control
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
- Data Protection
- Updated research and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational abilities
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Clinical experience within NHS
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Able to demonstrate awareness or evidence of clinical governance
- Experience in Acute Paediatrics
- HDU
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
- Counselling
Communication & relationships
Essential
- Pleasant/friendly manner
- Flexible approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.N. Child
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of study at degree level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Sound basic knowledge/awareness of infection control
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
- Data Protection
- Updated research and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational abilities
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Clinical experience within NHS
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Able to demonstrate awareness or evidence of clinical governance
- Experience in Acute Paediatrics
- HDU
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
- Counselling
Communication & relationships
Essential
- Pleasant/friendly manner
- Flexible approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work as part of a 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
