Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic , energetic, innovative Senior Staff Nurses to join our Child and Adolescent Nursing Team.
The Child and Adolescent Unit compromises of a 27 bed inpatient area, a 7 bed day case surgery area and a 12 bed assessment area.
This is a very exciting time for CAU. We need Band 6s who are ready to face the challenge of leading a team, who is not afraid to stand out and who wants to be a part of striving for excellence within clinical practice.
We are looking for a person with excellent Leadership skills and clinical skills. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team, with an awareness of trust policies and procedures with a wider understanding of current National issues.
We are looking for enthusiasm, energy and a passion for nursing children and young people!
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing care to children 0-16 years with medical , surgical and mental health needs in a caring and compassionate manner.
To coordinate the shift, leading a team of junior staff, demonstrating clear leadership skills.
Participation in ensuring the referral processes for safeguarding and mental health are followed is an essential to this role, as well as participation in local and national audit
Participation in the development of services, making suggestions for change and leading on improvements.
Accepting delegated line management tasks such as managing sickness and absence, conducting appraisals for junior staff and maintenance of the electronic roster.
Take responsibility for own learning and development and the learning and development of others.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
To lead on a shift as shift co-ordinator, managing a team of staff to deliver care to patients in a safe and effective manner. This would involve working in various areas including inpatients, assessment and day case surgery. And leading in communicating handovers and escalating issues to Ward Manager.
GOVERNANCE
1 Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff if patient appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory.
2 Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
3 Ensure effective communication is maintained at all times and data awareness policy and legislation is adhered to.
4 Contribute to the content of policies , procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area.
5 Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
1 Participate in the development of services from the patients perspective, making suggestions for change and by leading on improvements under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
2 Initiate patient and public involvement activities in the ward area leading to service improvement.
3 Demonstrate effective clinical leadership by prioritising patient care, allocating, supervising and evaluating the work of the team under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
4 Accept delegated line manager responsibilities by participating in the management of the team, recruiting staff, ensuring local induction, work based learning and education takes place.
5 Participate in the effective and efficient use pf physical and financial resources, evaluating information to ensure the right numbers / skill mix of staff, equipment and supplies are available, reporting any concerns.
6 Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
To lead on a shift as shift co-ordinator, managing a team of staff to deliver care to patients in a safe and effective manner. This would involve working in various areas including inpatients, assessment and day case surgery. And leading in communicating handovers and escalating issues to Ward Manager.
GOVERNANCE
1 Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff if patient appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory.
2 Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
3 Ensure effective communication is maintained at all times and data awareness policy and legislation is adhered to.
4 Contribute to the content of policies , procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area.
5 Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
1 Participate in the development of services from the patients perspective, making suggestions for change and by leading on improvements under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
2 Initiate patient and public involvement activities in the ward area leading to service improvement.
3 Demonstrate effective clinical leadership by prioritising patient care, allocating, supervising and evaluating the work of the team under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
4 Accept delegated line manager responsibilities by participating in the management of the team, recruiting staff, ensuring local induction, work based learning and education takes place.
5 Participate in the effective and efficient use pf physical and financial resources, evaluating information to ensure the right numbers / skill mix of staff, equipment and supplies are available, reporting any concerns.
6 Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- RN Child
- RN Learning Disability
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in variety of different health care settings
Education / Training
Essential
- Up to date mentorship qualification
Leadership Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- RN Child
- RN Learning Disability
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in variety of different health care settings
Education / Training
Essential
- Up to date mentorship qualification
Leadership Skills
Desirable
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
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust
Leighton Hospital, CAU
Crewe, Cheshire
WA7 5EH
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
