Job summary
Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit ?
Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses only
We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Nurse Educator.
The Safari day Unit Department provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children's environment.
It is located 1st floor Maternity building and has its own designated 10 beds .
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5Paediatric Nurse with experience and a passion in general paediatrics. Safari day unit caters for different specialities in surgery including ENT, dental, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, urology . In addition we provide service in MRI, food challenges, endocrine test and ward attenders for intravenous infusions or blood transfusion.
The post holder should be a registered children's nurse, have excellent communication skills and be keen to promote clinical excellence within our team.
We are dedicated to supporting the development of our paediatric nurses within our service and offer continuing professional development including, PILS/APLS, Venepuncture and cannulation and progression to Band 6.
You will have a supernumerary period on commencing the post and will be allocated a mentor alongside the practice educator to support you.
The trust also has a well-established preceptorship programme which you will be part of which will also see you qualify as a student Supervisor by the end of your first year with us.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.
To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.
To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.
The post holder could be required to work on any childrens area according to the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and their families.
To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.
To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.
The post holder could be required to work on any childrens area according to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Child protection issues
- oAn understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
- oAwareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
- oAwareness of equality and diversity
- oBasic knowledge of computers
Desirable
- o experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability
Essential
- oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
- oRelevant specialist skills and abilities for department
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oAble to problem solve and initiate change
- oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- oAbility to prioritise
- oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable
- oAdministration of medication under patient group directives
- oPersonal development objectives.
- oArea of specialist interest
- oExperience of research and audit
- oExperience of change management and problem solving
- oEffective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
- oExperience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:
Essential
- oRSCN/RN CHILD
- oEvidence of a good command of written and spoken English
- oEvidence of professional development
Desirable
- oDegree/Diploma in Children's Nursing
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Child protection issues
- oAn understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care and Transition of care
- oAwareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
- oAwareness of equality and diversity
- oBasic knowledge of computers
Desirable
- o experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Skills and Ability
Essential
- oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
- oRelevant specialist skills and abilities for department
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oAble to problem solve and initiate change
- oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- oAbility to prioritise
- oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable
- oAdministration of medication under patient group directives
- oPersonal development objectives.
- oArea of specialist interest
- oExperience of research and audit
- oExperience of change management and problem solving
- oEffective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills
- oExperience of performing Lung Function tests, Diabetic Hba1c tests and skin prick tests
Education & Qualifications:
Essential
- oRSCN/RN CHILD
- oEvidence of a good command of written and spoken English
- oEvidence of professional development
Desirable
- oDegree/Diploma in Children's Nursing
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).
