Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse with proven leadership qualities and excellent communication skills to join and enhance our existing team within our our Children's Assessment Unit within our paediatric unit.
We are looking for nurses with leadership experience, or a willingness to develop in a leadership role, as well as enthusiasm to support our junior staff in further development opportunities.
Our Children's Assessment Unit sits within Riverbank Ward. CAU has 7 beds (3 of which are side rooms), and 8 fit to sit chairs. We receive referrals from A and E, GPs, Community Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors and Social Workers, and see children with long term open access. we also see children for review post discharge and continue IV antibiotics if needed. We run a separate Ambulatory service within our Paediatric Outpatients Department.
Riverbank Children's Unit comprises of a 16 bedded inpatient Ward, including a day surgery facility and HDU area. We have a separate Children's Outpatients Department, including a dedicated Paediatric Phlebotomy Service.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient and family focused care to children and families in the local area.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to get in touch with the Ward Managers to find out more about the role.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 role will require someone with drive and passion, who wants to develop themselves within a supportive environment. You will need to enjoy leading a team whilst ensuring the focus is on delivering high quality evidence based care to the child and family.
You will possess leadership qualities and be able to competently coordinate a shift, and be responsible for allocated children's care. You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent delivery of care for your children.
You will need to be competent, caring, courageous and compassionate with the proven ability to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be expected to work primarily in the Children's Assessment Unit, but will also need to cover the ward as the Nurse In Charge on occasions. The units sit and work very closely together.
There may be rotational opportunities in the future.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the assessment, implementation and planning of care of children and their families for the duration of the shift
Develop partnerships with children and their families to enable to deliver care as wished by the family.
Be responsible for evaluating the care given verbally and written reports.
Use play as an effective means of communication, therapy and stimulation at all times during the planning and implementation of care. Where required, involve play specialist, ward teacher and schools in accessing and developing appropriate play/education programmes to meet the needs of the individual child.
Take account of the health promotion needs of the individual child/family, and ensure that relevant information and support are given to meet these needs at an appropriate time during the childs stay in hospital.
Ensure that all drugs are administered, recorded and stored in accordance with Paediatric Unit and Hospital Drug Policies.
Practices in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
Act in accordance with local child protection procedures.
Actively participate in the Clinical Governance Agenda to ensure quality is an integral part of service provision including: i. Clinical effectiveness and audit ii. Risk Management iii. Continuous professional development iv. Research and Development v. User involvement and partnership working
Ensure that all untoward incidents and accidents are reported, using appropriate documentation. 8. Ensure that effective discharge planning, which begins at the time of admission, is developed and maintained to assist in optimal discharge time for the child.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection control
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that she/he is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient, staff and other users safety.
Managerial
Prioritise workload, ensuring the safety of children and their families in your care
Take responsibility for ensuring that all resources are used in a cost - effective way, to the benefit of patients in your care.
Assist in the maintenance and control of stocks and stores on the ward.
Assist in ensuring that regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment is carried out, faults reported and defective equipment is removed from use.
Manage the shift, on occasion, taking account of the planned programme of care, changes needed during the shift, and the effects of that care on the child and/or family. All care given must take account of prescriptions for care by medical staff and other members of the Multidisciplinary team
Ensure timely and accurate input of patient information on to the hospital Patient Information System PIMs and Extramed systems as appropriate ensuring that estimated dates of discharge, change of consultant transfers in and out, deaths etc. are entered/changed as they happen where practically possible, in line with Trusts data quality agenda
Teaching and learning
Take a proactive role in ensuring that you receive feedback regarding personal and professional development, through regular appraisal and more informal methods.
Develop and maintain a professional portfolio in line with NMC guidelines and PREP proposals.
Set regular objectives for self-development, in line with ward/unit objectives, and ensure that relevant training is undertaken to meet development needs
Undergo, where necessary, further training in relation to the Extended Role of the Nurse and participate in the training of others.
Take an active part in teaching programmes, both as teacher and learner, according to competence in relevant topics.
Following appropriate preparation, act as an associate or mentor to pre-registration nursing students
Act as an effective role model for registered and unregistered staff in providing a positive clinical learning environment.
Communication
Regularly participate in ward meetings, team meetings and hospital - wide activities as required.
Ensure that messages are relayed to relevant staff/parents/children at all times.
Assist in the development and maintenance of effective mediums for communication to all members of staff in.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the assessment, implementation and planning of care of children and their families for the duration of the shift
Develop partnerships with children and their families to enable to deliver care as wished by the family.
Be responsible for evaluating the care given verbally and written reports.
Use play as an effective means of communication, therapy and stimulation at all times during the planning and implementation of care. Where required, involve play specialist, ward teacher and schools in accessing and developing appropriate play/education programmes to meet the needs of the individual child.
Take account of the health promotion needs of the individual child/family, and ensure that relevant information and support are given to meet these needs at an appropriate time during the childs stay in hospital.
Ensure that all drugs are administered, recorded and stored in accordance with Paediatric Unit and Hospital Drug Policies.
Practices in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
Act in accordance with local child protection procedures.
Actively participate in the Clinical Governance Agenda to ensure quality is an integral part of service provision including: i. Clinical effectiveness and audit ii. Risk Management iii. Continuous professional development iv. Research and Development v. User involvement and partnership working
Ensure that all untoward incidents and accidents are reported, using appropriate documentation. 8. Ensure that effective discharge planning, which begins at the time of admission, is developed and maintained to assist in optimal discharge time for the child.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection control
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that she/he is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient, staff and other users safety.
Managerial
Prioritise workload, ensuring the safety of children and their families in your care
Take responsibility for ensuring that all resources are used in a cost - effective way, to the benefit of patients in your care.
Assist in the maintenance and control of stocks and stores on the ward.
Assist in ensuring that regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment is carried out, faults reported and defective equipment is removed from use.
Manage the shift, on occasion, taking account of the planned programme of care, changes needed during the shift, and the effects of that care on the child and/or family. All care given must take account of prescriptions for care by medical staff and other members of the Multidisciplinary team
Ensure timely and accurate input of patient information on to the hospital Patient Information System PIMs and Extramed systems as appropriate ensuring that estimated dates of discharge, change of consultant transfers in and out, deaths etc. are entered/changed as they happen where practically possible, in line with Trusts data quality agenda
Teaching and learning
Take a proactive role in ensuring that you receive feedback regarding personal and professional development, through regular appraisal and more informal methods.
Develop and maintain a professional portfolio in line with NMC guidelines and PREP proposals.
Set regular objectives for self-development, in line with ward/unit objectives, and ensure that relevant training is undertaken to meet development needs
Undergo, where necessary, further training in relation to the Extended Role of the Nurse and participate in the training of others.
Take an active part in teaching programmes, both as teacher and learner, according to competence in relevant topics.
Following appropriate preparation, act as an associate or mentor to pre-registration nursing students
Act as an effective role model for registered and unregistered staff in providing a positive clinical learning environment.
Communication
Regularly participate in ward meetings, team meetings and hospital - wide activities as required.
Ensure that messages are relayed to relevant staff/parents/children at all times.
Assist in the development and maintenance of effective mediums for communication to all members of staff in.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- EPALS or equivalent
- Cannulation / Venepuncture competent
- Evidence of further development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a team
- Knowledge of escalation and recognition of a sick and deteriorating child
- Knowledge and experience of dealing with child protection / safeguarding
- Able to work effectively with other team members in the MDT
Desirable
- Management of Clinical Risk
- Management Clinical Audit
- Understanding of Change
Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Good organisation and time keeping skills
- Can work independently or as part of a team
- Teaching skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Understanding of budget management
- Able to assist with the development of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN Child
- NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- EPALS or equivalent
- Cannulation / Venepuncture competent
- Evidence of further development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a team
- Knowledge of escalation and recognition of a sick and deteriorating child
- Knowledge and experience of dealing with child protection / safeguarding
- Able to work effectively with other team members in the MDT
Desirable
- Management of Clinical Risk
- Management Clinical Audit
- Understanding of Change
Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Good organisation and time keeping skills
- Can work independently or as part of a team
- Teaching skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Understanding of budget management
- Able to assist with the development of the service
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).
