Job summary
Neptune ward are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Paediatric Band 5 nurse to join an already established team to help develop the service offered. Neptune ward care for a variety of patients form the age of 0-16 years with a wide array of presentations from emergency surgical intervention to acute illness.
Southend's Neptune ward are a dedicated and friendly team who are committed to continuous improvements in the service. The Band 5 Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients.
This includes assessing, planning, delivery and evaluation of Paediatric care for children and young people attending Neptune ward from admission through to discharge. The Band 5 nurse will have a structured orientation and receive on-going support to assist with progression within the role.
The appointable applicant will need to be Registered Nurse Child/Register Sick Children's Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Paediatric Band 5 role on Neptune includes assessing, planning and evaluating safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout their inpatient stay. The nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic individualised nursing care.
It is an essential requirement that the nurse will take reasonable care of the cleanliness of their working environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.
The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
It is expected that the Nurse as a reflective practitioner will continue to develop their own capabilities and nursing knowledge in line with the trusts career pathway where education is supported. The Nurse will ensure they maintain an up-to-date portfolio of evidence.
Please note that this role will include working shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide 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 our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for full list of responsibilities.
If you require any further details regarding the job description please contact Victoria Page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for full list of responsibilities.
If you require any further details regarding the job description please contact Victoria Page.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- EPLIS/PILS
- Working towards a nursing degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing in an acute Paediatric setting
- Experience of escalation and recognition of a sick deteriorating child
- Organistational skills - able to prioritise own case load
Desirable
- Intravenous administration competent
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
Other
Essential
- Flexible to work in other areas of the Paedatric Department
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (including with service users and members of the MDT)
Personal and professional development
Essential
- Intrest in own professional development
Desirable
- Experience in teaching/mentoring/supervising junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- EPLIS/PILS
- Working towards a nursing degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing in an acute Paediatric setting
- Experience of escalation and recognition of a sick deteriorating child
- Organistational skills - able to prioritise own case load
Desirable
- Intravenous administration competent
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
Other
Essential
- Flexible to work in other areas of the Paedatric Department
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (including with service users and members of the MDT)
Personal and professional development
Essential
- Intrest in own professional development
Desirable
- Experience in teaching/mentoring/supervising junior staff
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).
