Job summary
To work as part of a team to provide, deliver and lead safe, compassionate and effective nursing
care of a group of people.
To
demonstrate appropriate prioritisation, delegation and assignment of care
responsibilities to others involved in providing care.
To act professionally at all times using their
knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions about care.
The registered nurse will communicate effectively,
be accountable for their actions and be a role model for others working within
the multi-disciplinary team and across agencies.
The registered nurse will reflect on their practice
and keep abreast of new and emerging developments in nursing, health and care.
Main duties of the job
As a Paediatric Staff Nurse, you will provide high-quality,
compassionate, family-centred care to infants, children and young people across
a range of acute and specialist services. You will assess, plan, implement and
evaluate evidence-based nursing care, working closely with the
multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective treatment. You will
administer medications, monitor patients' conditions, recognise and escalate
deterioration, and support children and their families throughout their hospital
journey. You will maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to
safeguarding and infection prevention practices, participate in health
promotion, and support service improvement initiatives. You will also supervise
and mentor students and junior staff where appropriate, ensuring care is
delivered in line with Trust policies, professional standards and the Nursing
and Midwifery Council Code.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will deliver safe, effective and compassionate,
evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council Code, Trust policies and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for
Registered Nurses. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate
individualised care, administer medicines safely, recognise and respond to
patient deterioration, safeguard vulnerable people, and maintain accurate
clinical records. The role requires effective communication with patients,
families and the multidisciplinary team, promoting equality, dignity and
person-centred care. The postholder will supervise and support students and
junior staff, contribute to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives,
maintain a safe clinical environment, and use clinical judgement to escalate
concerns appropriately. They will demonstrate accountability, participate in
mandatory and continuing professional development, and work collaboratively to
coordinate high-quality care from admission through to discharge
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will deliver safe, effective and compassionate,
evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council Code, Trust policies and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for
Registered Nurses. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate
individualised care, administer medicines safely, recognise and respond to
patient deterioration, safeguard vulnerable people, and maintain accurate
clinical records. The role requires effective communication with patients,
families and the multidisciplinary team, promoting equality, dignity and
person-centred care. The postholder will supervise and support students and
junior staff, contribute to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives,
maintain a safe clinical environment, and use clinical judgement to escalate
concerns appropriately. They will demonstrate accountability, participate in
mandatory and continuing professional development, and work collaboratively to
coordinate high-quality care from admission through to discharge
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
- Rotate to other departments/wards and sites as the service requires
- Potential exposure to unpleasant working conditions. Such as body fluids/ aggression
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to develop effective and appropriate relationships to develop partnerships with people to promote shared decision making in order to support individuals, their families
- Will support and supervise / assess learners in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting
- Acute paediatric Nursing experience
Desirable
- High level of personal motivation
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to United Kingdom
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK NMC) registration to part 1 of the UK NMC register.
- Level 1 registrant, with registration appropriate to role
Desirable
- Supervisor / Assessor for Pre-registration learners or equivalent teaching qualification (unless newly-qualified candidate).
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
- Evidence of continual professional development in line with revalidation criteria
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with UK NMC professional standards for practice.
- meets the requirements for UK NMC professional revalidation
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to seek advice, challenge and escalate as appropriate in line with relevant policy and process.
- Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
- Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care
- Able to organise and prioritise own delegated workload and prioritise the needs of people when assessing people and reviewing their mental, physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual needs
- Able to develop and share assessment, planning, decision making and goal setting when working with people, their families
- Proactively and promptly responds to signs of deterioration or distress
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact, working with high levels of concentration.
- Competent IT Skills
- Be able to work flexibly within the service needs.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
- Rotate to other departments/wards and sites as the service requires
- Potential exposure to unpleasant working conditions. Such as body fluids/ aggression
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to develop effective and appropriate relationships to develop partnerships with people to promote shared decision making in order to support individuals, their families
- Will support and supervise / assess learners in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting
- Acute paediatric Nursing experience
Desirable
- High level of personal motivation
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to United Kingdom
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK NMC) registration to part 1 of the UK NMC register.
- Level 1 registrant, with registration appropriate to role
Desirable
- Supervisor / Assessor for Pre-registration learners or equivalent teaching qualification (unless newly-qualified candidate).
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
- Evidence of continual professional development in line with revalidation criteria
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with UK NMC professional standards for practice.
- meets the requirements for UK NMC professional revalidation
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to seek advice, challenge and escalate as appropriate in line with relevant policy and process.
- Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
- Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care
- Able to organise and prioritise own delegated workload and prioritise the needs of people when assessing people and reviewing their mental, physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual needs
- Able to develop and share assessment, planning, decision making and goal setting when working with people, their families
- Proactively and promptly responds to signs of deterioration or distress
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact, working with high levels of concentration.
- Competent IT Skills
- Be able to work flexibly within the service needs.
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
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
