Job summary
An exiting opportunity has arisen, for a registered children's nurse, to work within our paediatric outpatients department.
A qualitative, safe and positive experience is at the heart of our patient experiences. If you have the experience and desire to improve services for our children and young people, this is the role for you.
This position will offer the successful candidate the ability to build upon existing skills and knowledge, whilst working within a friendly developing team , with a vision to improving children's services within a District general hospital
Main duties of the job
we are a very busy children's outpatient's department, facilitating appointments for acute and community paediatric services across 2 sites in the Wirral area.
You will work with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people who attend the paediatric outpatient department.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a busy children's outpatient department, with acute and community services, across 2 sites- Arrowe Park and St Catherine's hospital.
You will be responsible for the smooth running of clinics and maintaining effective communication with patients and their families. Working alongside all members of the nursing team to ensure departmental standards are maintained.
Candidates should be able to communicate formally on first contact, dealing with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. ensuring all communications are open, honest and accurate. Value peoples time and protect it as much as possible whilst making the environment friendly and safe for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a busy children's outpatient department, with acute and community services, across 2 sites- Arrowe Park and St Catherine's hospital.
You will be responsible for the smooth running of clinics and maintaining effective communication with patients and their families. Working alongside all members of the nursing team to ensure departmental standards are maintained.
Candidates should be able to communicate formally on first contact, dealing with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. ensuring all communications are open, honest and accurate. Value peoples time and protect it as much as possible whilst making the environment friendly and safe for all.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Expereince and Training
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registration
- Evidence of Professional Development
- Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
- Experience of maintaining accurate records
- relevand clinical knowledge and expereince
Desirable
- Act as a practice supervisor
- Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
- Relevant Degree or willingness to work towards degree
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant training
- NHS experience
- Awareness of health policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Good organisation/time management skills
- Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognise the importance of team work
- Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
- Ability to problem solve
- Interpersonal skills (1) able to deal with conflict (2) able to support and advise the team (3) Act as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching expereince (1) student nurse/assessor/supervisor (2) Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff (3) Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
- Managerial/clinical skills: (1) Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality (2) evidence of an inititative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice (3) Awareness of Health policies and the changing NHS environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- self -motivated
- Enthusiastic
- self confident
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Recognise own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Works effectively under pressure
- Embrace the Core values
- Deal with all visitors in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
- Open and honest communications
- Make environment friendly and safe for all
- Support safe patient care
- Maintain own competencies
Desirable
- Act as a positive role model
- Ability to deal with conflict
Person Specification
Qualifications, Expereince and Training
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registration
- Evidence of Professional Development
- Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
- Experience of maintaining accurate records
- relevand clinical knowledge and expereince
Desirable
- Act as a practice supervisor
- Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
- Relevant Degree or willingness to work towards degree
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant training
- NHS experience
- Awareness of health policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Good organisation/time management skills
- Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognise the importance of team work
- Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
- Ability to problem solve
- Interpersonal skills (1) able to deal with conflict (2) able to support and advise the team (3) Act as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching expereince (1) student nurse/assessor/supervisor (2) Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff (3) Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
- Managerial/clinical skills: (1) Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality (2) evidence of an inititative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice (3) Awareness of Health policies and the changing NHS environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- self -motivated
- Enthusiastic
- self confident
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Recognise own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Works effectively under pressure
- Embrace the Core values
- Deal with all visitors in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
- Open and honest communications
- Make environment friendly and safe for all
- Support safe patient care
- Maintain own competencies
Desirable
- Act as a positive role model
- Ability to deal with conflict
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).
