Job summary
This is a really exciting time to join NCH as we became the first Children's Hospital in Europe to achieve ANCC pathway to excellence accreditation in 2020.
This makes NCH a really special place to work, not only does this show that we provide excellent care to patients and family's it is also recognition that we have fantastic teams, leadership at all levels and a huge array of development opportunities.
We are looking for a band 5 staff nurse on a secondment for 6 months. You will be expected to work alongside a team of Band 2 Clinical support workers who support Paediatricians and Nurse Specialists within the CDC and health centre clinics. It is a requirement to have access to a car to be able to travel to the various sites sometimes dropping off/collecting equipment and stock, as well as visits to ensure the clinics are running to a high standard and supporting the CSW's who work with the Community teams based at the health centres.
Our team of enthusiastic Community Neuro-disability and Neurodevelopment Doctors and ADHD Nursing team carry out diagnostic and continuing care clinics, in the community patches in health centres across Nottingham/ Nottinghamshire and at the Childrens Development Centre based within the City Campus.
Main duties of the job
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You will work as part of a small team of nurses caring for children needing dialysis and plasma exchange.
As a registered nurse at Nottingham Children's Hospital you will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
You will motivate colleagues, champion children's and family's safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Nottingham Children's Hospital will support you in your role and provide the relevant education, training and support for you to deliver high quality care.
About us
Nottingham Children's Hospital is set within the vibrant city of Nottingham known for its many historical sites and lively music scene. The children's hospital is housed within the Queens Medical Centre campus and has 116 inpatient beds across 8 inpatient wards covering all specialities.
Our staff are proud to work at Nottingham Children's Hospital and all embrace the TEAM NUH ethos which we would love you to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would be based at the CDC to support some nurse led clinics or Paediatric clinics with a CSW working with you. You are expected to work 30 hrs over Mon Fri and flexibility to support the different clinics requires a varied work pattern. This will be planned ahead but you will not have the same working days/ hours every week this is to enable all clinics to be covered and staff to be supported out in the Community.
We plan monthly team meetings and the Band 6 nurse will be at the CDC once per week, however during an Induction period this will be increased to support the appointed nurse (to be negotiated). There is additional ICT training that will be required and further additional training and support to develop the role, to be able to support the band 6 with completing tasks such as staff appraisals, managing and ordering equipment and coordinating calibration. You will attend any additional training to be able to complete specific link roles and to be able to give training to the CSWs.
When working at the CDC you will work closely with our CSW team, admin and phlebotomy. Furthermore we work alongside Nottinghamshire health care trust who also have staff working in the same building. You will be expected to manage the day to day running at the CDC and will be involved with supporting the clinics alongside the CSWs alongside sometime time to complete admin tasks.
When the Band 6 is absent you would be expected to manage any day to day issues that may come up, mainly dealing with Staff absence and coordinating clinics. You will be supported by the Matron and will have to work with admin, ADHD nurse team and the paediatricians to ensure clinics can be covered and prioritise the need to have staff supporting certain clinics.
The link roles will be shared between the team, but as the nurse based at the CDC you will be expected to support staff with link roles and complete audits ensure the mandatory and weekly checks are complete etc and manage the Medicine orders. Specific tasks required at the CDC will include been a trainer, trainer for the Glucose machine, the Hoist and Load handling. You will be involved with any new staff to support their Induction and Orientation to the team. Supporting with clinical checks and the general running of the CDC. In the future we will be taking students and this will also be part of your role to support them and work with them to plan a suitable placement for them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would be based at the CDC to support some nurse led clinics or Paediatric clinics with a CSW working with you. You are expected to work 30 hrs over Mon Fri and flexibility to support the different clinics requires a varied work pattern. This will be planned ahead but you will not have the same working days/ hours every week this is to enable all clinics to be covered and staff to be supported out in the Community.
We plan monthly team meetings and the Band 6 nurse will be at the CDC once per week, however during an Induction period this will be increased to support the appointed nurse (to be negotiated). There is additional ICT training that will be required and further additional training and support to develop the role, to be able to support the band 6 with completing tasks such as staff appraisals, managing and ordering equipment and coordinating calibration. You will attend any additional training to be able to complete specific link roles and to be able to give training to the CSWs.
When working at the CDC you will work closely with our CSW team, admin and phlebotomy. Furthermore we work alongside Nottinghamshire health care trust who also have staff working in the same building. You will be expected to manage the day to day running at the CDC and will be involved with supporting the clinics alongside the CSWs alongside sometime time to complete admin tasks.
When the Band 6 is absent you would be expected to manage any day to day issues that may come up, mainly dealing with Staff absence and coordinating clinics. You will be supported by the Matron and will have to work with admin, ADHD nurse team and the paediatricians to ensure clinics can be covered and prioritise the need to have staff supporting certain clinics.
The link roles will be shared between the team, but as the nurse based at the CDC you will be expected to support staff with link roles and complete audits ensure the mandatory and weekly checks are complete etc and manage the Medicine orders. Specific tasks required at the CDC will include been a trainer, trainer for the Glucose machine, the Hoist and Load handling. You will be involved with any new staff to support their Induction and Orientation to the team. Supporting with clinical checks and the general running of the CDC. In the future we will be taking students and this will also be part of your role to support them and work with them to plan a suitable placement for them.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
Desirable
- Posession of mentor course or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates basic IT skills
- Awareness of own limitations and able to cummincate these
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working
Analytical and Judgeement
Essential
- Ability to assess plan deliver and prioritise care
- Demonstrate an undertsanding of the staff nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstarte knowledge of current NHS issues
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
Desirable
- Understanding of the rolve of advocacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
Desirable
- Posession of mentor course or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates basic IT skills
- Awareness of own limitations and able to cummincate these
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working
Analytical and Judgeement
Essential
- Ability to assess plan deliver and prioritise care
- Demonstrate an undertsanding of the staff nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstarte knowledge of current NHS issues
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
Desirable
- Understanding of the rolve of advocacy
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).