Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Registered
Childrens nurses to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This role is part
time, working 24 hours per week, usually over 3 days.
The department delivers over 34,000 appointments per year,
running a combined total of 19.5 days per week from 5 different sites at:
University
Hospital North Durham (UHND)
Darlington
Memorial Hospital (DMH)
Bishop
Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)
Chester
le Street Community Hospital (CLS)
Stanley
Primary Care Centre (SPCC)
Main duties of the job
In addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants,
Nurse Specialists and a range of other professionals from Paediatrics and other
care groups, you'll be performing/supporting a wide range of clinical
investigations/procedures, including:
Paediatric
phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and
Darlington)
Urgent
child protection medical assessments 5 days per week
Nurse led
allergy skin prick testing
Oral food
challenges
Patient
education and the development of emergency care plans
Historic
sexual abuse examination/investigations
Administration
of monoclonal antibodies
Endocrine tests
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and
motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about
providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity
to gain a range of new skills.
This is a Trustwide role. The base is Bishop
Auckland Hospital, however there will be ther requirement that the successful
applicant is able to travel to all sites as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and
motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about
providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity
to gain a range of new skills.
This is a Trustwide role. The base is Bishop
Auckland Hospital, however there will be ther requirement that the successful
applicant is able to travel to all sites as required
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
- Safeguarding children experience
- Previous nursing experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
- Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
- Ability to manage own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in skin prick testing
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child)
- Evidence of continuing professional development/ study
Desirable
- Venepuncture training and competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
- Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
- Safeguarding children experience
- Previous nursing experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
- Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
- Ability to manage own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in skin prick testing
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child)
- Evidence of continuing professional development/ study
Desirable
- Venepuncture training and competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
- Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)