Job summary
The Children's Day Care Unit has a vacancy for a Band 5 Nurse to make a positive contribution to the care of babies, children and young people up to the age of 16 years who are undergoing a variety of day case procedures.
Main duties of the job
To work as a multi-skilled member of the Children's Day Care team
To maintain high standards of practice and promoting the philosophy of child and family centred care.
To assist senior nursing staff in the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of child and family centred care.
To complete a 3 month rotation on the general paediatric ward. (Children's Inpatient Ward)
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good working relationships and promote good communications within the ward environment.
To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff.
To be an active member of the ward team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively.
Is familiar with national and agreed Division/Trust policies and procedures and will apply them in her/his practice.
Reports any accidents/untoward incidents/unsafe practices involving children/ carers and/or staff to the Sister/Modern Matron/Head of Childrens Nursing in line with Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the nursing team participate in maintaining good working relationships and promote good communications within the ward environment.
To assist in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff.
To be an active member of the ward team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively.
Is familiar with national and agreed Division/Trust policies and procedures and will apply them in her/his practice.
Reports any accidents/untoward incidents/unsafe practices involving children/ carers and/or staff to the Sister/Modern Matron/Head of Childrens Nursing in line with Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Occupational Health and DBS Clearance.
- Functioning at diploma/degree level
- Part 8/15 on register/ awaiting pin
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Basic Life Support.
- Evidence of ED placement in final year
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months post-registration experience in an acute setting/ ED
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and prioritise workload.
- Interest in teaching.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and numeracy skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Competent in IV drug administration
- I.T skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Calm, assertive personality.
- Shows initiative, demonstrates motivation
- Shows evidence of self reliance.
- Professional manner
- Professional attitude and neat appearance
- Ability and willingness to work under self-direction
- Ability to work a part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Occupational Health and DBS Clearance.
- Functioning at diploma/degree level
- Part 8/15 on register/ awaiting pin
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Basic Life Support.
- Evidence of ED placement in final year
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months post-registration experience in an acute setting/ ED
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and prioritise workload.
- Interest in teaching.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and numeracy skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Competent in IV drug administration
- I.T skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Calm, assertive personality.
- Shows initiative, demonstrates motivation
- Shows evidence of self reliance.
- Professional manner
- Professional attitude and neat appearance
- Ability and willingness to work under self-direction
- Ability to work a part of a team
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).
