Job summary
We are looking for a committed paediatric nurse with leadership and organisational skills, a vision to provide a quality service and to maximise a positive patient experience on this established ward.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the existing team on D2. Ward D2 is a 22 bedded multi speciality paediatric ward that forms part of the inpatient childrens services at Addenbrookes. The ward caters for children from 0-16 with a range of both acute, chronic and emergency admissions. Being a regional neurological centre we have patients with us for a length of time whilst they undergo neuro rehab. Admissions to the ward come via elective surgery, through paediatric ED, step downs from PICU as well as transfers in from across the region.
Main duties of the job
As a Sister/Charge Nurse in children's services, you'll be joining a diverse and stimulating department. Our work is wide ranging and we are well respected both locally and as a regional specialist treatment centre. We provide excellent care across medical and surgical specialities. Our ethos of child centred care and multi-professional collaboration with both specialist Clinical Nurses, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals puts team work at the centre of all we do.
You will be an excellent communicator who is clinically credible amongst work colleagues and a positive role model. You will have a questioning mind, never settling for mediocrity, and always determined to, enthusiastically, find the best solution for patients, families and staff. You will have a love of educating and mentoring that you will use to support both junior staff and students.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 24th of March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 1st of April 2024.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 24th of March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 1st of April 2024.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) / RSCN
- Educated to Diploma Level
- Teaching/ Assessing/ Mentoring module.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification.
- Post registration study relevant to post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant acute General Paediatric Nursing experience.
- Experience in leading a team or in routinely coordinating a shift on a Childrens ward.
Desirable
- Experience working on both a medical and a surgical ward.
- Experience in managing a change in clinical practice.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver expert nursing care to children and families.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to deliver education and training programmes.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to work across organisational boundaries.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines for practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of medical and surgical nursing care.
- Good understanding of Safeguarding issues.
Desirable
- Understanding of chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of community support networks available to children, parents and families.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) / RSCN
- Educated to Diploma Level
- Teaching/ Assessing/ Mentoring module.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification.
- Post registration study relevant to post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant acute General Paediatric Nursing experience.
- Experience in leading a team or in routinely coordinating a shift on a Childrens ward.
Desirable
- Experience working on both a medical and a surgical ward.
- Experience in managing a change in clinical practice.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver expert nursing care to children and families.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to deliver education and training programmes.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to work across organisational boundaries.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines for practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of medical and surgical nursing care.
- Good understanding of Safeguarding issues.
Desirable
- Understanding of chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of community support networks available to children, parents and families.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).
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).