Job summary
Band 5 Paediatric Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Paediatric Staff nurses to join our supportive and motivated team of fantastic paediatric nurses in the Emergency Department.
Are you a NMC registered Paediatric Nurse looking for a new challenge?
The department is supported by designated Practice Development Nurses and a dynamic team of Clinical Practitioners who will support you in developing your knowledge and skills including PILS, NLS, EPALS, Cannulation & Phlebotomy, Plastering, Wound care and minor injuries
We have recently opened our new urgent and emergency care treatment centre which has included a co-located Paediatric assessment unit. This is a great benefit to our children attending ED, we have a close working relationship offering enhanced support.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the EmergencyDepartments Paediatric Service.
Demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and non verbal
Is able to identify the psychological, social, physical and cultural needs ofchildren and their families and acts, with guidance, to meet their needs.
Works in partnership with patients and their carers in decision making,ensuring their views are taken into account.
Is able to recognise own limitations to practice guided by the NMC CodeConduct, Scope of Professional Practice, Trust Policies and Procedures
Demonstrate high standards in record keeping.
About us
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. We are committed to delivering high quality care in our wards and services and as part of our improvement plan to become an outstanding Trust by 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as required within the EmergencyDepartments Paediatric Service.- To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the children and their family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.- To deliver the above will require a general understanding and knowledge base of childrens health needs.- May take responsibility for a specific area of responsibility within the Emergency Department during a span of duty in the absence of more senior staff. May not require direct supervision (dependent on experience)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as required within the EmergencyDepartments Paediatric Service.- To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the children and their family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.- To deliver the above will require a general understanding and knowledge base of childrens health needs.- May take responsibility for a specific area of responsibility within the Emergency Department during a span of duty in the absence of more senior staff. May not require direct supervision (dependent on experience)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
- previous experience with looking after acutely unwell children
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent acute paediatric nursing experience
Desirable
- experience working within the emergency department
SKILLS
Essential
- Up to date paediatric and adult basic life support
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
- previous experience with looking after acutely unwell children
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent acute paediatric nursing experience
Desirable
- experience working within the emergency department
SKILLS
Essential
- Up to date paediatric and adult basic life support
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).
