Job summary
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's largest and busiest children's hospitals, providing care for over 200,000 children each year. In addition to the hospital site, we are present at more than 40 community outreach sites.
We have an exciting upcoming opportunity on Ward 4B. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Band 5 with an interest and enthusiasm for developing their leadership skills and contributing to the evolving ward environment on Ward 4B, to take up a Band 6 Nursing position on the ward. Both part and full time applicants will be considered in the application process.
Ward 4B has in total 24 paediatric beds, caring for children aged 0-18 years with a variety of Neurological and Respiratory conditions, such as Epilepsy, Long Term ventilation, Sleep studies, Head injuries, Complex Care and Neuro Rehabilitation. It currently consists of 2 Sleep Study cubicles, 2 Video Telemetry cubicles, a Long Term Ventilation Nursing pod, Acute Neurology Nursing pod, Rehabilitation Pod and 4 bedded Nursing bay. We have a close working relationship with the multi-disciplinary team and follow a number of care pathways to facilitate a positive patient experience.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES
- Undertake a comprehensive assessment of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate centered programs of care in the ward and/or clinical environment. Develop clinical expertise in all aspects of care within the identified area of work.
- Ensures that all planned care is evidence based/best practice.
- Monitor and develop standards of nursing care within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Ensure the Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to, providing guidelines for junior staff whenever necessary.
- Demonstrates professional accountability underpinned by the rules of the NMC, ensuring that these are applied consistently.
- Provides effective communication to ensure a cohesive team approach to family centered areas.
- Provide all grades of staff with the opportunity to generate new ideas for the improvement of the services provided.
- Continuously develop clinical role in order to ensure that effective care is delivered within the specialised areas of work as determined by the profile of the ward.
RESEARCH
Promote evidence practice by:-
- Disseminating relevant research findings to staff.
- Encouraging and acting as a resource person for staff who are interested in undertaking research projects.
- Advising and assisting with writing evidence based nursing standards, procedures and policies.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton. We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package
Job description
Job responsibilities
MANAGEMENT DUTIES
- Demonstrates the ability to act up for the Ward Manager in their absence.
- Counsel, appraise and give guidance and support as required.
- Ensure the Trust Management policies and procedures are understood and followed.
- Take responsibility for specific areas of operational management.
- Assist in the management of staff sickness, return to works and welfares meetings.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Participate in pre and post registration training programs and ensures a good learning environment within area of work.
- Update personal knowledge by attending and participating in seminars and In Service Training sessions to maintain skills and satisfy personal development record.
- Participate in staff development and performance review systems.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Assist in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care.
- Facilitate and co-ordinate the introduction of Quality Assurance initiatives in line with Clinical Governance.
- Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment assisting in risk assessments and developing action plans
ROLE SUMMARY:
- Provide leadership support to the unit and act as senior nurse in ward managers absence.
- Achieve a high standard of nursing care. Demonstrate through practice the desired role model to guide all grades of nursing staff.
- Promote an environment suitable for the care of children.
- Promote evidence based nursing practice.
- Contribute to the provision of an efficiently managed department by ensuring the needs of patients, staff and visitors are met
Job description
Job responsibilities
MANAGEMENT DUTIES
- Demonstrates the ability to act up for the Ward Manager in their absence.
- Counsel, appraise and give guidance and support as required.
- Ensure the Trust Management policies and procedures are understood and followed.
- Take responsibility for specific areas of operational management.
- Assist in the management of staff sickness, return to works and welfares meetings.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Participate in pre and post registration training programs and ensures a good learning environment within area of work.
- Update personal knowledge by attending and participating in seminars and In Service Training sessions to maintain skills and satisfy personal development record.
- Participate in staff development and performance review systems.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Assist in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care.
- Facilitate and co-ordinate the introduction of Quality Assurance initiatives in line with Clinical Governance.
- Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment assisting in risk assessments and developing action plans
ROLE SUMMARY:
- Provide leadership support to the unit and act as senior nurse in ward managers absence.
- Achieve a high standard of nursing care. Demonstrate through practice the desired role model to guide all grades of nursing staff.
- Promote an environment suitable for the care of children.
- Promote evidence based nursing practice.
- Contribute to the provision of an efficiently managed department by ensuring the needs of patients, staff and visitors are met
Person Specification
1.Education and Training
Essential
- oRegistered children's nurse / RN Child
- oENB 998 or equivalent (Mentorship qualification/SSSA workshop) - demonstrates an ability to teach and has proven experience of teaching and mentoring in the clinical area.
Desirable
2.Experience of...
Essential
- o2 years minimum experience working in an acute paediatric environment.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in paediatric neurology and/or Long term ventilation/Respiratory
- oExperience of taking charge of a shift
3. Knowledge of
Essential
- oAble to plan, implement and assess family centred care. Able to provide evidence of active involvement in developing nursing practice.
- oKnowledge of key issues in relation to the provision of acute services.
4. Skills
Essential
- oGood organisational and problem solving skills in a high acuity environment - able to plan and prioritise work. Demonstrates an ability to act on own initiative.
- oDemonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development.
- oAble to teach and assess pre and post registration students and new members of staff.
- oDemonstrates an ability to supervise and lead a team of staff. Familiar with the responsibilities of the team leader and key leadership skills required.
- oEffective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates ability to lead multi professional team.
Desirable
- oBlood Transfusion competent
- oSkilled in caring for Long Term Ventilation patients or Tracheostomy trained
Person Specification
1.Education and Training
Essential
- oRegistered children's nurse / RN Child
- oENB 998 or equivalent (Mentorship qualification/SSSA workshop) - demonstrates an ability to teach and has proven experience of teaching and mentoring in the clinical area.
Desirable
2.Experience of...
Essential
- o2 years minimum experience working in an acute paediatric environment.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in paediatric neurology and/or Long term ventilation/Respiratory
- oExperience of taking charge of a shift
3. Knowledge of
Essential
- oAble to plan, implement and assess family centred care. Able to provide evidence of active involvement in developing nursing practice.
- oKnowledge of key issues in relation to the provision of acute services.
4. Skills
Essential
- oGood organisational and problem solving skills in a high acuity environment - able to plan and prioritise work. Demonstrates an ability to act on own initiative.
- oDemonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development.
- oAble to teach and assess pre and post registration students and new members of staff.
- oDemonstrates an ability to supervise and lead a team of staff. Familiar with the responsibilities of the team leader and key leadership skills required.
- oEffective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates ability to lead multi professional team.
Desirable
- oBlood Transfusion competent
- oSkilled in caring for Long Term Ventilation patients or Tracheostomy trained
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).
