Job summary
Are you an experienced children's nurse looking to challenge yourself in a supportive, diverse Emergency Department?
If you have answered yes then University Hospitals Birmingham Trust is the Trust for you.
Paediatrics is part of UHB which is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. We are an extremely friendly team, who are passionate about
staff engagement & compassionate care.
We are seeking paediatric nurses who are passionate, dynamic and forward thinking to join our children's speciality.
Our paediatric emergency services at UHB provide care to a diverse population across three sites at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.
We offer a supportive foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses or if you are experienced and seeking a new challenge then we will support and develop you to achieve your full potential.
We have a full time/ part time position available within the Paediatric Emergency Department at Heartlands Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.
To deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualized patient care.
To participate in Health Education.
To report on care given, to other members of staff, communicating changes as they occur.
To liaise with other health care professionals.
To be aware of and respect the patient's rights for confidentiality.
To be conversant with the 'Code of Professional Conduct' in duties.
To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
To supervise student/learner nurses and healthcare assistant nurses in the giving of patient care.
To be aware of Area Child Protection Committee policies and procedures and take appropriate action to Safeguarding children.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must
attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
Educational To participate in the demonstration of procedures to qualified, healthcare assistant staff and nursing students. To supervise student/leaner nurses and demonstrate skills as a mentor providing a good learning environment. Managerial. To work as part of a team in the Paediatric Emergency Department alongside the MDT. To support senior members of the team as well as student nurses and Training Nurse associates. To review current practice and report to Senior Sister/ Sister areas requiring change.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
- *Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
- *Leadership
- *Team Building
- *Managing resources
- *Time management
- *Role modelling
- *Change management / clinical developments
- *Clinical governance
- *Audit and research
- *Workforce planning / management
- *NHS policy and political awareness
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive
- *Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Effective communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
- *Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
- *Leadership
- *Team Building
- *Managing resources
- *Time management
- *Role modelling
- *Change management / clinical developments
- *Clinical governance
- *Audit and research
- *Workforce planning / management
- *NHS policy and political awareness
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive
- *Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Effective communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
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).
