Job summary
Nottingham Children's Hospital (NCH) is pleased to announce a vacancy for a band 5 nurse in our children's haemodialysis unit. We are looking for a registered children's nurse with the ambition to expand their skills in this highly specialist unit.
NCH is a really special place to work, our Pathway to Excellence accreditation demonstrates how we provide excellent care to patients and families. It is also recognition that we have fantastic teams, leadership at all levels and a huge array of development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
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.
The haemodialysis unit is part of the East Midlands, East of England and South Yorkshire kidney network (EMEESY)and you will work closely with the in-patient ward, a specialist nurse team and a wider multi-professional team.
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
Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification attachments, for further information relating to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification attachments, for further information relating to this vacancy.
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
- Experience of paediatric nephrology nursing
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of a link role or involvement of project work
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
- Experience of paediatric nephrology nursing
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of a link role or involvement of project work
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
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).