Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join Ward 4 as a senior Staff Nurse. Ward 4 is a busy Medical ward, caring for children 0 to18 years, under the specialties of Paediatric medicine, gastroenterology, immunology, mental health, respiratory, rheumatology, endocrine and metabolic.
There is availability to work full/ part time hours for a fixed term of 12 months with a possibility of a permanent contract (not guaranteed). The role involves being part of a multi-disciplinary team across Medicine, providing specialist nursing care to the children and young people and their families.
The post holder must be motivated, organised, have excellent communications skills as well as being a team player. They must also be able to recognise their own limitations and be able to support others.
Medical experience is desirable, but not essential.
The post will include shift work involving a mix of days and nights from 07.00-19.30 and 19.00-07.30.
For further information, please contact Amy Weston, Ward Manager, Ward 4 on 0114 3053086 or email; amy.weston@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.
- To participate in the continued development of nursing, including the supervision, teaching and development of junior nurses and support staff.
- Act as an advocate for patients.
- To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for an allocated patient group, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills.
- To assist the Ward Manager in managing and developing the Ward/Department.
- To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients.
- To give leadership to junior staff and manage the Ward/Unit in the absence of the ward manager.
- To support the ward manager in his/her role and participate in managing the ward, staff and resources, to maintain standards within the clinical governance agenda.
- To represent the ward manager at relevant meetings and forums.
- To deputise for the ward manager when required and act as role model and leader to other junior staff
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be registered as RSCN or RN (Child), or relevant registration in specific area eg RNLD or RMN, and use this knowledge in the daily care of patients.
- To have specialist knowledge of the relevant paediatric sub-speciality gained through a in-depth, diploma level, post registration course (e.g. ENB Course or equivalent) or evidence of equivalent experience.
- To have completed band 5 development packages and have significant post registration experience within paediatrics at minimum of Band 5.
- To undertake administration of prescribed medication within the Trust policy for administration of medicines.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families at all times.
- To act as a positive role model and resource person to others including patients and relatives.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
- Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
- Encourage patients and families to co-operate with treatment for their well-being, effectively deal with anxious relatives.
- Communicate with the Ward Manager/Duty bleep-holder regarding any problems, untoward occurrences or accidents.
- Manage a defined group of patients/clients, participating in all aspects of care from initial contact/admission through to discharge, including transferring from one environment to another.
For full details please see the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be registered as RSCN or RN (Child), or relevant registration in specific area eg RNLD or RMN, and use this knowledge in the daily care of patients.
- To have specialist knowledge of the relevant paediatric sub-speciality gained through a in-depth, diploma level, post registration course (e.g. ENB Course or equivalent) or evidence of equivalent experience.
- To have completed band 5 development packages and have significant post registration experience within paediatrics at minimum of Band 5.
- To undertake administration of prescribed medication within the Trust policy for administration of medicines.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children/ families at all times.
- To act as a positive role model and resource person to others including patients and relatives.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
- Promote and maintain good and effective communication with patients, relatives, and visitors.
- Encourage patients and families to co-operate with treatment for their well-being, effectively deal with anxious relatives.
- Communicate with the Ward Manager/Duty bleep-holder regarding any problems, untoward occurrences or accidents.
- Manage a defined group of patients/clients, participating in all aspects of care from initial contact/admission through to discharge, including transferring from one environment to another.
For full details please see the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
- Willingness to undertake Leadership/Management training
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Current registration with NMC
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study at degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration Course Leadership and Management training
Experience
Essential
- Several years staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, eg completion of Competency Pathway at SC NHS FT
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Staffing experience within speciality Relevant project work
- Understanding of budgetary or resource management
- Risk Assessment training
Knowledge
Essential
- Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of undertaking the audit process
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance
- Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
- Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
- Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
- Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
- Ability to undertake Personal Development reviews for junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Paediatric Life Support training or EPLS
- Enhanced clinical skills training
- Good IT skills, use of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- E/A.P.L.S. training
- Other Extended Roles relevant to post, eg venepuncture and cannulation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Speciality Professional values and manner Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
- Willingness to undertake Leadership/Management training
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Current registration with NMC
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study at degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration Course Leadership and Management training
Experience
Essential
- Several years staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, eg completion of Competency Pathway at SC NHS FT
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Staffing experience within speciality Relevant project work
- Understanding of budgetary or resource management
- Risk Assessment training
Knowledge
Essential
- Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of undertaking the audit process
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance
- Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
- Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
- Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
- Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
- Ability to undertake Personal Development reviews for junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Paediatric Life Support training or EPLS
- Enhanced clinical skills training
- Good IT skills, use of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- E/A.P.L.S. training
- Other Extended Roles relevant to post, eg venepuncture and cannulation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Speciality Professional values and manner Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns
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).
