Job summary
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Full time post is available on our paediatric ward, Fixed Term until 2nd May 2027
F64
17 bedded medical ward (2-16 years)
Highly
motivated and enthusiastic individuals are sought, who will be able to
participate and assist with the care of babies, infants and older children from
the age range of 0 16 yrs years on our busy in-patient paediatric wards. The
post is available on the medical/emergency surgical ward. You will be expected
to provide support to children and their families during their stay in
hospital.
Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for staff:
To
assess, plan, implement and evaluate care needs without direct supervision.
Will be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or
unqualified staff
Act
as a named nurse for a defined group of patients taking lead responsibility for
the coordination and delivery of their care from admission to discharge
To
take charge of the ward for a span of duty in the absence of the person with
continuing responsibility
As nurse in charge of a
patient caseload/area, is directly responsible for ensuring that cleanliness
standards are maintained in that area throughout the shift
When taking charge of
the ward for a span of duty, is directly responsible for ensuring that
cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward throughout the shift
The paediatric wards here at Sunderland Royal
Hospital have a well-developed and organised team that offers a 24hr service,
365 days of the year. You will be required to work on a rota to meet the
service needs and to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered. Posts
are expected to be offered on a rotational basis. Ability to work as part of a
team as well as working upon their own initiative without constant supervision.
To have excellent interpersonal skills. Computer skills are required. Looking
for flexible, well-motivated, dynamic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of
delegation
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of
delegation
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Skills and 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community
- healthcare setting
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Childrens Nurse or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- Clinical Teaching experience
- Mentorship preparation
- Teaching qualification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Person Specification
Skills and 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community
- healthcare setting
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Childrens Nurse or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- Clinical Teaching experience
- Mentorship preparation
- Teaching qualification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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