Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work in a unit that inspires the kind of feedback you can read above? Are you a Registered Nurse Associate with paediatric experience who is committed to providing the best care possible for children ranging from 0-18years? Would you like the opportunity to work in a busy, friendly acute children's unit that prides itself on the service it provides?
"Amazing staff and very welcoming""Never a day that I didn't want to come in""Friendly vibe to the whole ward""Brilliant mentors and nurses""Perfect placement""Great place to learn and experience what nursing is""Lots of different opportunities"
If the answer to the above questions is YES then the Children's' Unit and Paediatric Assessment Unit at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon is the place for you!
Main duties of the job
We are a 22 bed inpatient ward and an adjacent paediatric assessment unit in which we treat children aged from new-born to 18 years old with a broad range of paediatric conditions including surgery, oncology, orthopaedics and ENT. The unit is supported by a friendly, dedicated and highly skilled medical team and, as a nurse associate , you will also benefit from the support of 14 Band 6 Sisters and an excellent team of staff nurses.
This is also an exciting time for GWH as we are nearing the completion of our brand new Integrated Front Door Project which encompasses a bespoke Children's Emergency Unit which will provide better pathways for patients and new opportunities for staff.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service - We will put our patients firstTeamwork - We will work togetherAmbition - We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To undertake the core competencies for a nurse associate2. Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks and boundaries of limitation to provide the best possible care in collaboration with colleagues, patients, their families and carers.3. Contribute ideas and support with the implementation of change, ensuring compassion for service users is maintained.4. Assess the root causes of problems, and deal with them and with people with honesty and integrity, showing interest in your work and seeking and valuing the contributions of others5. Make best use of resources and time, to achieve service delivery, taking responsibility for own actions and self-development, demonstrating effective team leadership.6. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures.7. Effectively use internal IT systems to meet identified needs and plan work effectively, maintaining confidentiality at all times.8. Understand your rights and responsibilities in the workplace including promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and maintaining the confidentiality of service users.9. Contribute to the development of a culture that is committed to the continuous improvement of quality care and patient experience.10. To accurately document patient observations, results, decisions and actions, communicating these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.11. To demonstrate clinical competence developed through continual professional development and reflective practice, maintaining a skills portfolio relevant to the service.12. Communicate sensitive, condition related information to patients and their families, providing reassurance and empathy to patients and their families under the guidance of a registered professional.13. To work independently in order to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives and principles of the organisation. Recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of patients andcarers; work in partnership, offering meaningful choice and value social inclusion.14. Escalate referrals for complex patient management needs to the registered practitioner.15. Pro-actively escalate any concerns about the provision of patient services to the appropriate registered practitioner.16. Work with multidisciplinary team colleagues towards achieving shared goals.17. Undertake reflective learning in relation to practice, listening to the opinions of others including patients. Provide and receive constructive feedback.18. Organise and manage own workload flexibly in accordance with patient needs.19. Continually assess and minimise risk, escalating to the registered practitioner as appropriate.20. It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams with the focus on patient needs.21. Communicates clearly, effectively and confidently with people in the workplace, following detailed and / or multi step instructions.22. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others.23. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.24. Act as advocate for the children in their care and ensure the voice of the child is heard25. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that know and practice enables children to be safeguarded26. Effectively liaise with all agencies including external who are providing support to families and children at home27. An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.28. Supervision of support workers and student nurses29. Commitment to undertake required training
If you would like any further information or to arrange an informal show round of the unit please contact Thomas Little: 01793 604976, Thomas.Little2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To undertake the core competencies for a nurse associate2. Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks and boundaries of limitation to provide the best possible care in collaboration with colleagues, patients, their families and carers.3. Contribute ideas and support with the implementation of change, ensuring compassion for service users is maintained.4. Assess the root causes of problems, and deal with them and with people with honesty and integrity, showing interest in your work and seeking and valuing the contributions of others5. Make best use of resources and time, to achieve service delivery, taking responsibility for own actions and self-development, demonstrating effective team leadership.6. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures.7. Effectively use internal IT systems to meet identified needs and plan work effectively, maintaining confidentiality at all times.8. Understand your rights and responsibilities in the workplace including promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and maintaining the confidentiality of service users.9. Contribute to the development of a culture that is committed to the continuous improvement of quality care and patient experience.10. To accurately document patient observations, results, decisions and actions, communicating these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.11. To demonstrate clinical competence developed through continual professional development and reflective practice, maintaining a skills portfolio relevant to the service.12. Communicate sensitive, condition related information to patients and their families, providing reassurance and empathy to patients and their families under the guidance of a registered professional.13. To work independently in order to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives and principles of the organisation. Recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of patients andcarers; work in partnership, offering meaningful choice and value social inclusion.14. Escalate referrals for complex patient management needs to the registered practitioner.15. Pro-actively escalate any concerns about the provision of patient services to the appropriate registered practitioner.16. Work with multidisciplinary team colleagues towards achieving shared goals.17. Undertake reflective learning in relation to practice, listening to the opinions of others including patients. Provide and receive constructive feedback.18. Organise and manage own workload flexibly in accordance with patient needs.19. Continually assess and minimise risk, escalating to the registered practitioner as appropriate.20. It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams with the focus on patient needs.21. Communicates clearly, effectively and confidently with people in the workplace, following detailed and / or multi step instructions.22. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others.23. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.24. Act as advocate for the children in their care and ensure the voice of the child is heard25. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that know and practice enables children to be safeguarded26. Effectively liaise with all agencies including external who are providing support to families and children at home27. An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.28. Supervision of support workers and student nurses29. Commitment to undertake required training
If you would like any further information or to arrange an informal show round of the unit please contact Thomas Little: 01793 604976, Thomas.Little2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate
- Evidence of personal portfolio
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing children in an acute / community setting
- Current knowledge of developments in healthcare
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification
- PBLS
Desirable
- Level 3 safeguarding children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with sick children in the clinical setting
- At least 2 years post qualification working with babies and children.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Developed organisational skills
- Evidence of effective child protection and safeguarding working.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of clinical skills
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate
- Evidence of personal portfolio
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing children in an acute / community setting
- Current knowledge of developments in healthcare
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification
- PBLS
Desirable
- Level 3 safeguarding children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with sick children in the clinical setting
- At least 2 years post qualification working with babies and children.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Developed organisational skills
- Evidence of effective child protection and safeguarding working.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of clinical skills
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
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).
