University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Paediatric Staff Nurse

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Job summary

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital [RACH] is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. In June 2007 RACH opened on the current site in its brand new state of the art facility. It has won an international design award and continues with offering pioneering children's care. The RACH has a long history of progressive and innovative Children's care embracing medicine, nursing and related professions, children's nurse training and research. It is one is of the leading children's centre's on the South Coast and has a 24 hour dedicated children's emergency department. RACH works closely with the neonatal service providing support and services for neonates such as surgery.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our dynamic paediatric departments.

Our Day Case Ward is a busy unit which cares for children having surgery or investigations and treatment of medical conditions from a wide range of specialties.

We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Children's Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ruth de Mello, Ward Sister 01273 696955 ext 2379 or email Ruth.demello@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

A member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care.

Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Unit.

Continue to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed development plans and contribute to the development of others.

Contribute to working in partnership with other agencies.

Requirement for post holder to work in rotation between other wards if needed.

To ensure a safe clean clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff

To ensure patients respect, dignity and privacy and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public

To understand and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) Code of Conduct and other NMC Standards

To maintain accurate records of care, treatment and observations.

To assist the ward manager in the control, storage and competent administration of medications according to Trust policies and NMC Guidance.

To be responsible for ensuring patient safety, taking proactive steps to ensure patients come to no harm.

To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training and ensuring that training sessions are attended.

To actively contribute to the teaching and learning of others.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

279-6899710-JAN25

Job locations

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively contribute to the UHSussex Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
To adhere to the UHSussex Uniform policy and Dress Code policy.
To be aware of and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of teams in which you work.
To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role, including absence cover.
To act as an ambassador for the Trust and for the nursing and midwifery professions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively contribute to the UHSussex Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
To adhere to the UHSussex Uniform policy and Dress Code policy.
To be aware of and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of teams in which you work.
To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role, including absence cover.
To act as an ambassador for the Trust and for the nursing and midwifery professions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Paediatric Nurse
Good communication skills
Experience of working with children

Desirable

PILS
1 year post qualification

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Paediatric Nurse
Good communication skills
Experience of working with children

Desirable

PILS
1 year post qualification

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)