Job summary
There is a fantastic opportunity for a post holder to Lead in the implementation and training for a new National Early Warning System for paediatric patients.
NHS England (NHSE) is leading on the roll out of a new early warning system for doctors and nurses treating children to quickly identify deterioration, escalate care, and act on parental concerns.
While many hospitals already have similar systems in place, this change will provide a single, national standardised process for patients, families, and staff to have a clear way of ensuring issues are detected and escalated quickly.
Main duties of the job
1.1 Implement the PEWS project within the inpatient paediatric areas.
1.2 Contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of standards of clinical practice in relation to national PEWS.
1.3 Assist the ward leaders in promoting clinical expertise within the nursing teams.
1.4 Lead on training and educational initiatives to support the de-implementation of existing systems and rollout of the national PEWS.
1.5 Attend relevant committees / groups in the absence of the PDN or Matron in order to influence and progress development of professional practice.
1.6 In conjunction with the other work stream leads, eLearning Training Lead, subject matter experts and external trainers as necessary, jointly design and develop the training material for all users of the new systems including doctors, nurses.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is further outlined in the job description
Implement the PEWS project within the inpatient paediatric areas.
1.2 Contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of standards of clinical practice in relation to national PEWS.
1.3 Assist the ward leaders in promoting clinical expertise within the nursing teams.
1.4 Coordinate the development of training, including evaluation.
1.5 Support change management of systems and ways of working across the Trust for inpatient settings.
1.6 Lead on training and educational initiatives to support the de-implementation of existing systems and rollout of the national PEWS.
1.7 Participate in clinical audit and research programmes relating to PEWS.
1.8 Share learning from their local experiences and shape the direction of practice recommendations in this area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is further outlined in the job description
Implement the PEWS project within the inpatient paediatric areas.
1.2 Contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of standards of clinical practice in relation to national PEWS.
1.3 Assist the ward leaders in promoting clinical expertise within the nursing teams.
1.4 Coordinate the development of training, including evaluation.
1.5 Support change management of systems and ways of working across the Trust for inpatient settings.
1.6 Lead on training and educational initiatives to support the de-implementation of existing systems and rollout of the national PEWS.
1.7 Participate in clinical audit and research programmes relating to PEWS.
1.8 Share learning from their local experiences and shape the direction of practice recommendations in this area.
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Registration as a nurse on the NMC register
- PILS skills
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- First Level Diploma / Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- EPALs
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of National PEWS
- Good communicator both written and verbally
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own
- Teaching skill
- IT Literate
- In depth knowledge of safeguarding
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Able to act on own initiative and problem solves utilising resources
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in an acute care environment as a trained nurse
- Experience of paediatric acute care
- Previous management experience
Desirable
- Experience of other care settings
- Previous practice development experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- HDU experience
- Experience of delivering training programmes
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Registration as a nurse on the NMC register
- PILS skills
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- First Level Diploma / Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- EPALs
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of National PEWS
- Good communicator both written and verbally
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own
- Teaching skill
- IT Literate
- In depth knowledge of safeguarding
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Able to act on own initiative and problem solves utilising resources
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in an acute care environment as a trained nurse
- Experience of paediatric acute care
- Previous management experience
Desirable
- Experience of other care settings
- Previous practice development experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- HDU experience
- Experience of delivering training programmes
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
