Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Senior Paediatric Staff Nurse to join the team on Frossard Ward. As a Senior Paediatric Nurse, you will be responsible for promoting a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care by utilizing research and evidence-based practice.
You will be expected to provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the delivery of optimal nursing care to children and their families. You will act as a role model and provide clinical expertise. You will also be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality assurance initiatives, including development of action plans and measuring outcomes. You will be expected to attend a minimum of four ward meetings a year.
When paediatric emergency situations occur in the Accident and Emergency department, a qualified paediatric nurse may be called to provide support.
On occasions a child may require stabilisation and intensive care, before being transferred to another hospital in the UK. In such situation you will be required to work closely alongside an adult ICU nurse to provide optimal care before the patient is transferred. As a band 6 nurse you will be aware of your own, and others, accountability and responsibility and work within the NMC Code.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Paediatric Nurse, you will be responsible for promoting a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care by utilizing research and evidence-based practice.
You will be expected to provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the delivery of optimal nursing care to children and their families.
You will act as a role model and provide clinical expertise. You will also be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality assurance initiatives, including development of action plans and measuring outcomes.
You will be expected to attend a minimum of four ward meetings a year.
When paediatric emergency situations occur in the Accident and Emergency department, a qualified paediatric nurse may be called to provide support. On occasions a child may require stabilisation and intensive care, before being transferred to another hospital in the UK. In such situation you will be required to work closely alongside an adult ICU nurse to provide optimal care before the patient is transferred.
As a band 6 nurse you will be aware of your own, and others, accountability and responsibility and work within the NMC Code.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with
complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
To develop, implement
and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.
To work autonomously, recognising changes in
patients'/service users' presentation which require intervention, knowing when
to escalate as appropriate.
To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient/service user
care.
To promote
patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of
care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
To utilise data and
information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition
to guide decision making.
Within field of
expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for
patients/service users and their support networks.
To ensure that
professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the
postholders sphere of responsibility.
To report all
accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and
Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.
To be accountable for
ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate
any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake the assessment of patients/service users with
complex needs including individuals with unconfirmed diagnosis.
To develop, implement
and evaluate specialised programmes of care utilising evidence and research.
To work autonomously, recognising changes in
patients'/service users' presentation which require intervention, knowing when
to escalate as appropriate.
To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient/service user
care.
To promote
patient/service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of
care, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
To utilise data and
information from a range of sources to identify patient/service user condition
to guide decision making.
Within field of
expertise and policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for
patients/service users and their support networks.
To ensure that
professional standards are upheld by the staff members working within the
postholders sphere of responsibility.
To report all
accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and
Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.
To be accountable for
ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service users and escalate
any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse or RN Child
- Degree in related field
- Mentorship qualification
- EPALS qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse or RN Child
- Degree in related field
- Mentorship qualification
- EPALS qualification
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).
