Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for Nurses with all levels of experience, who have a passion and drive to provide excellent patient care for all children 0-16 and their families, on thePaediatric Assessment Unit. We are the central HUB for ENT and trauma (Plastics and Max fax) co-located within Phoenix in-patient ward. The unit is staffed by an experienced senior nursing team and staff progression is actively encouraged. We have 12 assessment beds, 1 cubicle, a treatment room, a waiting room and a 4 bedded short stay unit.
There is an on-going commitment to enhancing practice and the Unit echoes the Trust's commitment to the training and development of all staff and you will be guided by a mentor as part of the team and a Clinical Facilitator to assist in teaching and support with the care of high dependency patients.
We offer an excellent preceptorship and induction programme plus access to ongoing professional education and development. The wide variety of specialties cared for on Phoenix will be invaluable when considering further career options.
Staff work closely with Children's ED and staff will be expected to cross cover and training includes Trauma Team Member, EPALS, Venepuncture and cannulation, wound management and plaster application.
Do you have the desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a busy, friendly, challenging environment? Our patients are at the centre of everything we do and should have a positive experience of all we offer.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse) is required to:
- To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity
- To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- To contribute to supporting the senior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for the children and young people who attend the assessment unit from their initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the ward.
- To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve delivering safe and high-quality services and be an employer of choice for our workforce.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.and provide
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We can provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking, and innovation providing a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across ourTrust. We expect every person working in the Trust to always uphold our values, whether dealing with patients, visitors or other staff. Staff can also have confidence that as an employer, we commit to supporting them to be able to do their very best.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies procedures and guidelinesTo consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social and psychological needs are met
- To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner
- To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trusts local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies
- To assist the Senior Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities
- Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation locally Support Nurse Led Discharge within area of responsibility and actively participate in discharging/transferring medically fit patients to more appropriate settings.
- To manage a group of patients and take charge of the Ward/Department on occasions when sufficient experience has been gained under supervision during the absence of senior staff
- Establish and maintain good communication with the Ward/Department administrative, housekeeping and domestic staff
- To Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing resources effectively
- To be an effective team member
- To be responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patients treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care
- To report all accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required
- Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed
- Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients and cohesive service deliveryGenerate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities
- Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care given to more junior colleagues, support workers and students.
- To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in monitoring and sustaining high standards of cleanliness in own clinical area
- To be actively involved in all infection control audits undertaken within Ward/Department
- To act as a role model in relation to embedding the Code of Practice for the Prevention & Control of Healthcare Associated Infections
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies procedures and guidelinesTo consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social and psychological needs are met
- To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner
- To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trusts local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies
- To assist the Senior Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities
- Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation locally Support Nurse Led Discharge within area of responsibility and actively participate in discharging/transferring medically fit patients to more appropriate settings.
- To manage a group of patients and take charge of the Ward/Department on occasions when sufficient experience has been gained under supervision during the absence of senior staff
- Establish and maintain good communication with the Ward/Department administrative, housekeeping and domestic staff
- To Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing resources effectively
- To be an effective team member
- To be responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patients treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care
- To report all accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required
- Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed
- Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients and cohesive service deliveryGenerate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities
- Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care given to more junior colleagues, support workers and students.
- To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in monitoring and sustaining high standards of cleanliness in own clinical area
- To be actively involved in all infection control audits undertaken within Ward/Department
- To act as a role model in relation to embedding the Code of Practice for the Prevention & Control of Healthcare Associated Infections
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Minimum 6 month post registration
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 nurse in Paediatric setting
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Minimum 6 month post registration
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 nurse in Paediatric setting
Desirable
- Experience of change management
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).
