Paediatric Clinical Nursery Nurse at Warren School

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NVQ level 3 Nursery Nurse or equivalent to join our paediatric team. The successful applicant will be based at The Warren School in Lowestoft supporting the health needs of children aged 4-19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties or severe learning difficulties. All children and young people who attend Warren school will have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP).

The Nursery Nurses are incredibly valuable members of our team here at the James Paget Hospital and the opportunity for roles to develop within this additional outreach area will be fresh and exciting.

This role will require flexible working within the week. The school is open to the children and young people 08:45-14:45 Monday - Friday but care planning and evaluating will be required to be completed outside of these hours too. The hours will be rostered to meet the needs of the service.

Experience in child development experience is essential to the role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide support and assist the registered nurse in the nursing needs of children attending the school. To carry out nursing care where necessary within the capabilities of individual. To support with maintaining the existing service to meet the needs of children and families.

Main duties of the job

To support registered nurse managing a flexible caseload in the Warren School setting establishing and maintaining high standards of care.

To develop and update an appropriate care plan as necessary

To support with continual assessment of need for the child and family by using appropriate nursing model and research-based practice.

To demonstrate to carers/school staff a professional attitude.

Support with nursing procedures which may be safely delegated to school staff or parents/carers.

To be aware of the needs of children, families & school staff and be prepared to advise orcounsel as necessary with the support of registered nurse.

To support in MDT clinics

To carry out and record growth measurements.

To establish good working relationships with all members of the healthcare and education team.

To participate in clinical supervision and yearly appraisals.

To maintain a professional image and observe confidentiality at all times.

To be aware of James Paget NHS Trust guidelines and procedures in relation to safeguarding issues.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-6904274

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.

To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place.

To ensure that all incidents occurring within the school are reported in accordance with Trust procedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to senior management and specialist advisers.

Moving and Handling Responsibilities:

To ensure that all moving and handling tasks within their area of responsibility are assessed, that there is a manual handling plan indicating safe systems of work, and that documentation is regularly maintained and updated.

To observe and monitor the application of M&H skills, ensuring safe practice.

To attend appropriate training in accordance with the M&H assessed risks within the work area.

Confidentiality:

All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of their employment within the NHS, including matters relating to other members of staff, patients and members of the public.

Equality and Diversity:

All employees are required to follow and implement the Trust's equal opportunities policy and to undergo any training and development activities to ensure that they can carry out their duties and responsibilities in terms of promoting, developing, implementing and reviewing the policy arrangements in the course of their work.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults :

All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the Trust's procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact. Staff must also ensure they receive the appropriate level of safeguarding children and vulnerable adult training depending on their role in the Trust.

Infection Control:

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they understand and follow the infection control policies, procedures and best practice applicable within the Trust.

Observe all infection control policies and practices relevant to the post

Act as a role model to others regarding infection control best practice

Ensure that they keep up to date and attend all relevant training relating to infection control issues applicable to their post.

Ensure that pupils, visitors and contractors are aware of and follow infection control best practice (where applicable).

Report non-compliance or concerns regarding infection control issues / best practice to their line manager

Trust duties:

To work in line with the Trust values and promote these within the school to mirror the Trust. Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely a guide to the responsibilities of the post holder. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties within the sphere of their competence and to meet the needs of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.

To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place.

Moving and Handling Responsibilities:

To observe and monitor the application of M&H skills, ensuring safe practice.

To attend appropriate training in accordance with the M&H assessed risks within the work area.

Confidentiality:

Equality and Diversity:

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults :

Infection Control:

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they understand and follow the infection control policies, procedures and best practice applicable within the Trust.

Observe all infection control policies and practices relevant to the post

Act as a role model to others regarding infection control best practice

Ensure that they keep up to date and attend all relevant training relating to infection control issues applicable to their post.

Ensure that pupils, visitors and contractors are aware of and follow infection control best practice (where applicable).

Report non-compliance or concerns regarding infection control issues / best practice to their line manager

Trust duties:

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NNEB. BTEC Nursery Nurse Level 3 . NVQ3 or equivalent
Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Experience of children and young people with learning difficulties

Desirable

Basic IT knowledge
Ability to adapt to different situations
Experience of working within a team

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with Children and young people and families
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding the importance of professional behaviour

Desirable

Ability to maintain accurate record keeping
Understanding of neurodiversity
Providing education and support to others

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good understanding of child development
Able to support in assessing a child
.

Desirable

Excellent organisational skills
Understanding the impact of different health conditions
Able to carry out basic nursing observations

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NNEB. BTEC Nursery Nurse Level 3 . NVQ3 or equivalent
Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Experience of children and young people with learning difficulties

Desirable

Basic IT knowledge
Ability to adapt to different situations
Experience of working within a team

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with Children and young people and families
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding the importance of professional behaviour

Desirable

Ability to maintain accurate record keeping
Understanding of neurodiversity
Providing education and support to others

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good understanding of child development
Able to support in assessing a child
.

Desirable

Excellent organisational skills
Understanding the impact of different health conditions
Able to carry out basic nursing observations

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.