Job summary
The
Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital and the Childrens
Urgent Care Centre at South Tyneside are looking to recruit a motivated and
dynamic qualified childrens nurse to join their team in delivering quality
urgent and emergency nursing care to the paediatric population
The
successful candidate will be joining a team of over 70 experienced qualified
nurses, nurse practitioners and health care assistants who see and treat in
excess of 40,000 patients across both sites each year and will be involved in
all aspects of nursing care to children with conditions ranging from minor
trauma through to major medical presentations
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for individual development
as we respond to the evolving demand of urgent and emergency care delivery
across Sunderland and South Tyneside. The post holder will be based at
Sunderland Royal Hospital but will rotate between the Paediatric Emergency
Department at SRH and the Childrens Urgent Care Unit at South Tyneside
District Hospital on a regular basis to enhance their skills and knowledge in
care delivery to children requiring non-urgent, urgent and emergency treatment.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Under
the Urgent and Emergency Care Directorate, the state-of-the-art Paediatric
Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital briefly comprises of an
independent paediatric reception desk and waiting area, 2 triage rooms, a 6
bedded high acuity area, which includes 2 high dependency bays and an
adolescent mental health room, a resuscitation suite, a 5 bedded low acuity
area and an 8 bedded short stay assessment area.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust boasts
the only dedicated Childrens Urgent Care Unit in the region. Set up in August
2021, the unit is nurse-led and treats children who present with a range ofminor
injuries and minor illnesses. It consists of an independent reception, 2
waiting areas, an initial assessment room, 4 assessment bays, and a treatment
room.
Duties
of the post include, but are not limited to, triage and assessment, caring for
children in the high acuity area/high dependency rooms/resuscitation room,
administering medications, carrying out physiological observations and
responding to changes within these, applying treatments and dressings, health
promotion, nurse led discharge for a limited range of conditions, distraction
and play therapy and applying longer term care in the short stay assessment
unit.
Personal
development opportunities can be gained through in-house training, simulation
training and external courses including PILS, APLS, NLS, clinical skills and
leadership modules. Career progression is supported and encouraged and we
currently have almost 30 positions at Band 6 or above within our team including
Sisters, Managers, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical
Practitioners
Applicants
must be highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate a genuine desire to
contribute to paediatric urgent and emergency care across Sunderland and South
Tyneside. The successful candidates will be registered childrens nurses who
can demonstrate a friendly, honest and caring attitude and are willing to
develop their skills, knowledge and role within the departments as their
experience grows.
Recent
exposure working in an acute paediatric environment is essential and previous
experience in a Paediatric Emergency Department/Urgent Care Centre would be
desirable. You will also be expected to demonstrate a reliable work record,
flexibility in working hours and evidence of continued professional
development.
The
departments offer a 24-hour service and staff work varying shift patterns to
ensure the service needs are met
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Under
the Urgent and Emergency Care Directorate, the state-of-the-art Paediatric
Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital briefly comprises of an
independent paediatric reception desk and waiting area, 2 triage rooms, a 6
bedded high acuity area, which includes 2 high dependency bays and an
adolescent mental health room, a resuscitation suite, a 5 bedded low acuity
area and an 8 bedded short stay assessment area.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust boasts
the only dedicated Childrens Urgent Care Unit in the region. Set up in August
2021, the unit is nurse-led and treats children who present with a range ofminor
injuries and minor illnesses. It consists of an independent reception, 2
waiting areas, an initial assessment room, 4 assessment bays, and a treatment
room.
Duties
of the post include, but are not limited to, triage and assessment, caring for
children in the high acuity area/high dependency rooms/resuscitation room,
administering medications, carrying out physiological observations and
responding to changes within these, applying treatments and dressings, health
promotion, nurse led discharge for a limited range of conditions, distraction
and play therapy and applying longer term care in the short stay assessment
unit.
Personal
development opportunities can be gained through in-house training, simulation
training and external courses including PILS, APLS, NLS, clinical skills and
leadership modules. Career progression is supported and encouraged and we
currently have almost 30 positions at Band 6 or above within our team including
Sisters, Managers, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical
Practitioners
Applicants
must be highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate a genuine desire to
contribute to paediatric urgent and emergency care across Sunderland and South
Tyneside. The successful candidates will be registered childrens nurses who
can demonstrate a friendly, honest and caring attitude and are willing to
develop their skills, knowledge and role within the departments as their
experience grows.
Recent
exposure working in an acute paediatric environment is essential and previous
experience in a Paediatric Emergency Department/Urgent Care Centre would be
desirable. You will also be expected to demonstrate a reliable work record,
flexibility in working hours and evidence of continued professional
development.
The
departments offer a 24-hour service and staff work varying shift patterns to
ensure the service needs are met
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered Childrens nurse.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Childrens nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Desirable
- Degree in Childrens Nursing.
- Clinical Teaching experience.
- Mentorship preparation.
- Teaching qualification.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered Childrens nurse.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Childrens nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Desirable
- Degree in Childrens Nursing.
- Clinical Teaching experience.
- Mentorship preparation.
- Teaching 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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