Job summary
Hello, my name is Karen Tomasino and I am the Matron for Paediatrics at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.I am delighted to announce that I am looking to recruit an exceptional Paediatric Ward Manager/Senior Sister to be part of our existing forward thinking Senior Paediatric Nurse Leadership team.
I am looking for a dynamic, motivated individual with a passion for ensuring quality driven care for children and young people. The successful candidate will show a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and a compassionate approach to leadership. They will be responsible for leading our 4 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 (HDU) and taking it to the next level.
You will be expected to use your expert clinical knowledge, alongside your management and leadership skills, to enhance the experience of children, young people and families, and seek opportunities to engage with colleagues to embed a positive practice environment.
We offer a structured induction programme, supernumerary time tailored to the individual and higher education at Master's level.
You must have enthusiasm, ambition and transformational leadership skills in order to support our exciting vision. Please do contact me for more information or an informal discussion on 0300 422 8516 or 07929369676
I look forward to hearing from you.
Karen
Main duties of the job
The Centre offers a unique environment for nursing professionals to develop their paediatric experience across a range of areas: Inpatients, Paediatric Assessment Unit, 4 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 (HDU), Day Unit, Oncology shared care services and Outpatients
You will be responsible for the daily clinical, operational and quality management of all the paediatric clinical areas and professional development of staff within that areabut will have the dedicated lead for the 4 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 (HDU). You will provide support to all staff and will work in partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams.
You will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for nursing and support workers within the service. You will work with the other paediatric senior nurses to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the paediatric unit. In collaboration with senior nursing team and Matron, you will provide senior nursing leadership for the unit.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS foundation trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the clinical area ensuring the protocols, policies and procedures are adhered to. Provide a service to the agreed standard, meeting organisational and national targets. Participation in Audit and Research, developing research based practices.
Dedicated lead for the 4 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 (HDU) and have the overview of that service including training and development of the team.
- To assess and define patient needs, develop and implement family centred patient care packages providing direct clinical care which is evidence based.
- To communicate effectively, throughout the multidisciplinary team and outside agencies, especially where patients ability to do so is compromised. Act as patient advocate.
- Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.
- To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.
- To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, ensuring staff skill mix remains at an appropriate and safe level.
If you want to be part of a super, forward thinking team and provide outstanding evidence based care for the children of Gloucestershire please contact Karen Tomasino on 0300 422 8516 or 07929369676
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the clinical area ensuring the protocols, policies and procedures are adhered to. Provide a service to the agreed standard, meeting organisational and national targets. Participation in Audit and Research, developing research based practices.
Dedicated lead for the 4 bedded Paediatric Critical Care Level 2 (HDU) and have the overview of that service including training and development of the team.
- To assess and define patient needs, develop and implement family centred patient care packages providing direct clinical care which is evidence based.
- To communicate effectively, throughout the multidisciplinary team and outside agencies, especially where patients ability to do so is compromised. Act as patient advocate.
- Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.
- To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.
- To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, ensuring staff skill mix remains at an appropriate and safe level.
If you want to be part of a super, forward thinking team and provide outstanding evidence based care for the children of Gloucestershire please contact Karen Tomasino on 0300 422 8516 or 07929369676
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of Leadership/Management development
- Evidence of Post-registration qualification, preferably relevant to any of the following paediatric oncology, paediatric critical care level 1 & 2, APLS, PACR
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) in nursing related subject.
- Working towards Masters Level
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Paeds nurse with acute clinical skills
- Post registration-teaching experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, including clinical competencies
- Experience in Mental Health with children
- Audit Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clinical skills across specialist areas.
- Act as a role model and lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Up to date with professional issues that influence Paediatric care, relating to practice, management, education and research
- Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Desirable
- Evidence showcasing contributions to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to Paedatrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of Leadership/Management development
- Evidence of Post-registration qualification, preferably relevant to any of the following paediatric oncology, paediatric critical care level 1 & 2, APLS, PACR
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) in nursing related subject.
- Working towards Masters Level
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Paeds nurse with acute clinical skills
- Post registration-teaching experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, including clinical competencies
- Experience in Mental Health with children
- Audit Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clinical skills across specialist areas.
- Act as a role model and lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Up to date with professional issues that influence Paediatric care, relating to practice, management, education and research
- Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Desirable
- Evidence showcasing contributions to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to Paedatrics
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).
