Job summary
To manage and support the Paediatric team and the department to create and maintain an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.
As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to deliver a high standard of nursing care based on the theory of family centred care. You will be expected to act as a role model and work with the multidisciplinary team within the directorate ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all children and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for;
The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation ofprogrammes of care as part of the multi-disciplinary team from admission to discharge usingresearch based practice.
The delivery of care in accordance with the regulatory body's code of practice and theTrust's and ED policies and protocols. To be aware of the organisational and nursingstrategy.
Ensuring safeguarding concerns are escalated and acted upon promptly and appropriately.
Participation with Quality Improvement; auditing effectiveness and incorporating findingsinto practice.
Participation in the Trust's achievement of quality and financial targets, locally andnationally driven.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and support the Paediatric team and the department to create and maintain an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training. As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to deliver a high standard of nursing care based on the theory of family centred care. You will be expected to act as a role model and work with the multidisciplinary team within the directorate ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all children and their families.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and support the Paediatric team and the department to create and maintain an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training. As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to deliver a high standard of nursing care based on the theory of family centred care. You will be expected to act as a role model and work with the multidisciplinary team within the directorate ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all children and their families.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC registered child branch
- 3 years experience in an A&E setting
Desirable
clinical
Essential
- APLS/EPALS
- experience in resus situations
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- skill set required for the job
- great communication skills
Desirable
- evidence of further education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC registered child branch
- 3 years experience in an A&E setting
Desirable
clinical
Essential
- APLS/EPALS
- experience in resus situations
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- skill set required for the job
- great communication skills
Desirable
- evidence of further education
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
warrington hospital
lovely lane
warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
