Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our senior nursing team. We are looking for a Band 7 Registered Children's Nurse to help lead and support the continued development of our Paediatric ward and PAU (Paediatric Assessment unit) at Darent Valley Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Registered Children's Nurse to join our Paediatric Service to work as part of our senior nursing team, working alongside an existing full time Band 7 Senior Sister and two part time Senior Sisters. This post will contribute to covering weekends to provide robust Band 7 senior nursing leadership to both the Paediatric ward and to PAU across the 7 day week, and also hours in the week which can be flexible to ensure effective communication and collaboration between both Band 7 posts. Our band 7 team do an out of hours oncall between 17:00-22:00
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something exceptional in this patch of Kent, the Garden of England. We are a very busy District General Hospital with approximately 30,000 children attending ED each year.
If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse and are interested in applying for this role, you will need to have submitted your registration for your Paediatric NMC pin. If you have applied for an Adult NMC pin, unfortunately we cannot consider you for this role.
Main duties of the job
Willow ward is a 22 bedded general paediatric ward caring for children aged 0-16 years with a variety of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and elective day-care surgery conditions. Willow ward also has two high dependency cubicles, and we are developing an enhanced care area within the ward to ensure a fully equipped and staffed enhanced care area for children and young people. Since February 2021 we have a brand new designed ED/PAU floor for Paediatrics which incorporates both Paediatric ED and PAU. Willow ward is open 24hrs a day; PAU is currently open 08:30-2200hrs, seven days a week
We would invite you to apply if you are a motivated clinical senior children's nurse, preferably with knowledge and experience in general paediatrics and PAU, but we would welcome applications if you are working in an acute Paediatric speciality. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your own workload effectively. You will be dedicated and passionate in your role working with children and young people whilst demonstrating excellent leadership and team working. You will be energetic and dedicated in working as an advocate in support of our young people and their families.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities1. Clinical responsibilities:1.1 Responsible for the assessment the care needs of babies, children and adolescents, and develops programmes of care in relation to the needs of the child and family1.2 Responsible for the implementation of programmes of nursing care and evaluation of their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care1.3 Responsible for the co-ordination of patient care throughout the24 hour period1.4 Work in partnership with children and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care1.5 Takes the lead in supporting parents, carers, siblings and other members of the childs support network as appropriate1.6 Responsible for, and takes the lead in setting and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing guidelines and policies are adhered to1.7 Co-ordinates the orientation of children and their families to the environment on Willow as part of their admission1.8 Co-ordinates the reception, care and discharge of children and their families ensuring they receive safe and competent care during their stay1.9 Receives with courtesy babies, their families and visitors into the ward area1.10 Co-ordinates chaperones for children, ensuring that all babies are safely accompanied them to other wards, departments, hospitals etc.1.11 Is aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the child and their family and endeavours to meet these at all times1.12 Co-ordinates the preparation of children and their families for discharge addressing any practical, emotional or psychological issues and ensuring that there are clear plans for the future care of the child1.13 Liase with the Childrens Community Nursing Team, GP, Social Services, Health Visitor, Community Midwife or School Nurse to identify issues for children and their families on discharge1.14 Responsible for, and co-ordinates the custody of all drugs by checking, ordering and administering them in line with Trust policy and ensuring that more junior staff are instructed in their safe handling and administration1.15 Responsible for the location of emergency and resuscitation equipment and procedures, and co-ordinates the checking of emergency equipment each shift2. Managerial responsibilities:2.1 Reports to the Senior Nurse or General Manager any concerns in relation to patient care, the environment, staffing or any thing that may affect the service as a whole to children and their families2.2 Reports any accidents or incidents involving children, relatives and staff to the Senior Nurse or General Manager. Completes statements and incident form, reporting such incidents appropriately, undertaking investigations as required2.3 Counsels staff and implements the first stage of the Trust disciplinary procedure as appropriate, liasing with the Senior Nurse2.4 Deals with staff grievances and complaints, referring on to the Senior Nurse or personnel as appropriate2.5 Undertakes return to work and sickness reviews in line with Trust policy, referring on to occupational health and personnel as appropriate2.6 Maintains accurate staff records in relation to study leave, annual leave, sickness, maternity leave, special leave and other meetings as they occur2.7 Reports any concerns to the Senior Nurse, General Manager or doctor in relation to child protection. Liases with Named Nurse, Named doctor or other professionals as appropriate. Responsible for ensuring that all staff attend child protection training annually2.8 Responsible for, and co-ordinates the provision of care, ensuring that there is effective communication within the ward and liaison with members of the multi disciplinary team and other services as required2.9 Exercises leadership within the ward, and supervises and coordinates the work of the ward team2.10 Acts up and carries an air pager for the Senior Nurse in their absence to provide advice, expertise and management advice for Willow, Community Childrens Nursing Team, Paediatric Outpatients and child protection advice for the Trust as a whole2.11 Undertakes duties on different wards or departments as required by service demands, within the 24hr period2.12 Responsible for organising the off duty rotas, ensuring that there is adequate skill mix for each span of duty in order to meet the needs of all children on the ward2.13 Arranges for property and valuables to be cared for according to Trust policy2.14 Responsible for adequate supplies of stores, having knowledge of budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and judiciously2.15 Responsible for ensuring that nursing staff are professionally competent in the performance of their duties, and that they receive relevant training and assessment before being asked to perform those duties2.16 Responsible for ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, liasing with the Senior Nurse and members of the infection control team as required2.17 Assists in the recruitment and retention of all nursing staff, under the guidance of the Senior Nurse3. Professional responsibilities:3.1 Organises, gives assistance to and mentors newly appointed staff, as part of their orientation process3.2 Acts as an effective role model to all staff, students, children and their families3.3 Promotes and maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times in accordance with Trust policy3.4 Promotes the Department and the Trust as a whole, in the most positive manner to the children, parents and local population at all times3.5 Responsible for the co-ordination of accurate documentation and information systems both manually and by using the wards computer system3.6 Maintains and promotes confidentiality at all times ensuring thatinformation is only given out with appropriate permission3.7 Responsible for co-ordinating and actively maintaining a safe environment for children and families, visitors and other staff, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act, Health andSafety policy, Risk Management policy and COSHH regulations3.8 Acknowledges and abides by the Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses and is guided by advisory documents issued by the NMC3.9 Maintains and develops own professional practice, keeping breast of new developments and concepts, both clinical and professional3.10 Maintains good relationships with staff organisations and voluntary bodies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities1. Clinical responsibilities:1.1 Responsible for the assessment the care needs of babies, children and adolescents, and develops programmes of care in relation to the needs of the child and family1.2 Responsible for the implementation of programmes of nursing care and evaluation of their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care1.3 Responsible for the co-ordination of patient care throughout the24 hour period1.4 Work in partnership with children and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care1.5 Takes the lead in supporting parents, carers, siblings and other members of the childs support network as appropriate1.6 Responsible for, and takes the lead in setting and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing guidelines and policies are adhered to1.7 Co-ordinates the orientation of children and their families to the environment on Willow as part of their admission1.8 Co-ordinates the reception, care and discharge of children and their families ensuring they receive safe and competent care during their stay1.9 Receives with courtesy babies, their families and visitors into the ward area1.10 Co-ordinates chaperones for children, ensuring that all babies are safely accompanied them to other wards, departments, hospitals etc.1.11 Is aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the child and their family and endeavours to meet these at all times1.12 Co-ordinates the preparation of children and their families for discharge addressing any practical, emotional or psychological issues and ensuring that there are clear plans for the future care of the child1.13 Liase with the Childrens Community Nursing Team, GP, Social Services, Health Visitor, Community Midwife or School Nurse to identify issues for children and their families on discharge1.14 Responsible for, and co-ordinates the custody of all drugs by checking, ordering and administering them in line with Trust policy and ensuring that more junior staff are instructed in their safe handling and administration1.15 Responsible for the location of emergency and resuscitation equipment and procedures, and co-ordinates the checking of emergency equipment each shift2. Managerial responsibilities:2.1 Reports to the Senior Nurse or General Manager any concerns in relation to patient care, the environment, staffing or any thing that may affect the service as a whole to children and their families2.2 Reports any accidents or incidents involving children, relatives and staff to the Senior Nurse or General Manager. Completes statements and incident form, reporting such incidents appropriately, undertaking investigations as required2.3 Counsels staff and implements the first stage of the Trust disciplinary procedure as appropriate, liasing with the Senior Nurse2.4 Deals with staff grievances and complaints, referring on to the Senior Nurse or personnel as appropriate2.5 Undertakes return to work and sickness reviews in line with Trust policy, referring on to occupational health and personnel as appropriate2.6 Maintains accurate staff records in relation to study leave, annual leave, sickness, maternity leave, special leave and other meetings as they occur2.7 Reports any concerns to the Senior Nurse, General Manager or doctor in relation to child protection. Liases with Named Nurse, Named doctor or other professionals as appropriate. Responsible for ensuring that all staff attend child protection training annually2.8 Responsible for, and co-ordinates the provision of care, ensuring that there is effective communication within the ward and liaison with members of the multi disciplinary team and other services as required2.9 Exercises leadership within the ward, and supervises and coordinates the work of the ward team2.10 Acts up and carries an air pager for the Senior Nurse in their absence to provide advice, expertise and management advice for Willow, Community Childrens Nursing Team, Paediatric Outpatients and child protection advice for the Trust as a whole2.11 Undertakes duties on different wards or departments as required by service demands, within the 24hr period2.12 Responsible for organising the off duty rotas, ensuring that there is adequate skill mix for each span of duty in order to meet the needs of all children on the ward2.13 Arranges for property and valuables to be cared for according to Trust policy2.14 Responsible for adequate supplies of stores, having knowledge of budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and judiciously2.15 Responsible for ensuring that nursing staff are professionally competent in the performance of their duties, and that they receive relevant training and assessment before being asked to perform those duties2.16 Responsible for ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, liasing with the Senior Nurse and members of the infection control team as required2.17 Assists in the recruitment and retention of all nursing staff, under the guidance of the Senior Nurse3. Professional responsibilities:3.1 Organises, gives assistance to and mentors newly appointed staff, as part of their orientation process3.2 Acts as an effective role model to all staff, students, children and their families3.3 Promotes and maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times in accordance with Trust policy3.4 Promotes the Department and the Trust as a whole, in the most positive manner to the children, parents and local population at all times3.5 Responsible for the co-ordination of accurate documentation and information systems both manually and by using the wards computer system3.6 Maintains and promotes confidentiality at all times ensuring thatinformation is only given out with appropriate permission3.7 Responsible for co-ordinating and actively maintaining a safe environment for children and families, visitors and other staff, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act, Health andSafety policy, Risk Management policy and COSHH regulations3.8 Acknowledges and abides by the Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses and is guided by advisory documents issued by the NMC3.9 Maintains and develops own professional practice, keeping breast of new developments and concepts, both clinical and professional3.10 Maintains good relationships with staff organisations and voluntary bodies
Person Specification
Educational achievements, qualifications and training
Essential
- oRegistration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
- oENB 998 or equivalent
- oDiploma or degree in relevant subject
Desirable
- oChild protection qualification
- oCannulation /phlebotomy skills
- oEPALS
Experience
Essential
- oAt least five years paediatric nursing experience, of which three years should be at band 6, working in an acute paediatric care environment
- oPrevious management experience
Desirable
- oExperience of other care settings
Job related skills
Essential
- oGood communicator both written and verbally
- oAble to maintain confidentiality
- oAbility to prioritise
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to work as part of a team and on own
- oAbility to lead and manage change
Desirable
- oAble to see a clear career plan for self
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oFlexible in working patterns and shifts as required
- oSelf awareness to recognize own limitations and seek support and advice when needed
- oAssertive, Self aware, adaptable
Person Specification
Educational achievements, qualifications and training
Essential
- oRegistration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
- oENB 998 or equivalent
- oDiploma or degree in relevant subject
Desirable
- oChild protection qualification
- oCannulation /phlebotomy skills
- oEPALS
Experience
Essential
- oAt least five years paediatric nursing experience, of which three years should be at band 6, working in an acute paediatric care environment
- oPrevious management experience
Desirable
- oExperience of other care settings
Job related skills
Essential
- oGood communicator both written and verbally
- oAble to maintain confidentiality
- oAbility to prioritise
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to work as part of a team and on own
- oAbility to lead and manage change
Desirable
- oAble to see a clear career plan for self
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oFlexible in working patterns and shifts as required
- oSelf awareness to recognize own limitations and seek support and advice when needed
- oAssertive, Self aware, adaptable
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).
