Job summary
We are relaunching our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Watford Hospital in close partnership with our Emergency Department, creating a more integrated and responsive model of urgent and emergency care for our community. As part of this work, we are expanding our Children's Emergency Department team and are looking for motivated, compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurses to join us.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is developing, improving, and shaping the future of urgent paediatric care at West Herts.
This isn't business as usual. We're creating a service that is safe, child centred, and forward thinking -- and we want you to be part of its next chapter.
At West Herts, momentum matters. We are proud to have been recognised nationally with:
- HSJ Trust of the Year
- HSJ Performance Recovery Award
These achievements reflect the dedication and teamwork of our staff, and our commitment to delivering outstanding care for children, young people, and their families.
Main duties of the job
This relaunch brings the opportunity to deliver high quality emergency and urgent care to children and to be part of positive change across our front door services.As a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Children's Emergency Department, you will:
- Provide safe, timely, family centred nursing care
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for children with a wide range of acute presentations
- Support improvements that enhance patient flow and experience across CED and the UTC
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective clinical decision making
- Contribute to innovative practice and new ways of working within paediatric urgent and emergency care
- Help maintain a positive, calm and supportive environment for children, young people, families and colleagues
We're looking for nurses who are enthusiastic about paediatric emergency care, committed to learning, and ready to make a meaningful impact during a period of exciting development.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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
At West Herts, you can expect:
- Visible and supportive senior leadership
- A culture where your clinical skills are respected and your ideas are valued
- Strong multidisciplinary working with shared decision making
- Opportunities for professional development, education and progression
- A supportive environment that promotes kindness, inclusion and continuous improvement
Youll be empowered to develop your paediatric emergency nursing skills, work autonomously within your scope of practice, and contribute to service improvements that matter to children and families.
Who were looking for:
We are seeking Band 5 nurses who are:
- Clinically confident and committed to delivering high quality care
- Passionate about paediatric emergency and urgent care
- Calm and adaptable in fast paced situations
- Eager to learn, develop and contribute to service improvement
- Supportive of children, families, and colleagues
If you want to feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow and youre excited to join a team where change is happening and your contribution truly matters we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At West Herts, you can expect:
- Visible and supportive senior leadership
- A culture where your clinical skills are respected and your ideas are valued
- Strong multidisciplinary working with shared decision making
- Opportunities for professional development, education and progression
- A supportive environment that promotes kindness, inclusion and continuous improvement
Youll be empowered to develop your paediatric emergency nursing skills, work autonomously within your scope of practice, and contribute to service improvements that matter to children and families.
Who were looking for:
We are seeking Band 5 nurses who are:
- Clinically confident and committed to delivering high quality care
- Passionate about paediatric emergency and urgent care
- Calm and adaptable in fast paced situations
- Eager to learn, develop and contribute to service improvement
- Supportive of children, families, and colleagues
If you want to feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow and youre excited to join a team where change is happening and your contribution truly matters we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSCN/RN CHILD Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents
- Have undertaken PILS/APLs.
- Knowledge of leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Child protection issues An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E.
- Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing.
- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents.
- Have undertaken PILS/APLs Knowledge of leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an acute paediatric setting (This could be placement)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills.
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for department.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Ability to prioritise Administration of IV drugs.
Desirable
- Administration of medication under patient group directives.
- Personal development objectives.
- Area of specialist interest.
- Experience of research and audit.
- Experience of change management and problem solving.
- Effective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSCN/RN CHILD Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents
- Have undertaken PILS/APLs.
- Knowledge of leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Child protection issues An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E.
- Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing.
- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents.
- Have undertaken PILS/APLs Knowledge of leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an acute paediatric setting (This could be placement)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills.
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for department.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Ability to prioritise Administration of IV drugs.
Desirable
- Administration of medication under patient group directives.
- Personal development objectives.
- Area of specialist interest.
- Experience of research and audit.
- Experience of change management and problem solving.
- Effective teaching, training and Preceptorship skills.
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).
