Job summary
The Paediatric Emergency Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is in a busy district general hospital seeing over 27,500 children per year. Following the move t newly built and developed dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department with an HDU Room, there are lots of exciting opportunities for learning and developing your skills.
We are looking to welcome registered nurses to our Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) team. Our successful applicants will benefit from the internal and external courses and the support of our senior team and our two practice development nurses. Courses include paediatric life support courses and trauma training.
Main duties of the job
- To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
- To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron.
- Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.
- Participate in clinical training including teaching and supervision of new staff, unqualified staff and student nurses in the ward environment.
- Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
For further detail please refer to attached Job Description
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
Job Summary (please see attached Job Description for further information)
*To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager.
*To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients
*To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary (please see attached Job Description for further information)
*To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager.
*To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients
*To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse and has current live PIN on NMC register.
- Evidence of recent and continuing professional development.
- Teaching/assessment qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level study.
- Relevant clinical course
- EPALS
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience in Paediatric Nursing
- Experience of leading the Ward/Unit and ensuring high quality care is delivered
- Experience of completing & supporting with audits
Desirable
- Experience with appraisals
- Experience of supporting a new starter/students
- Experience of Datix and complaints management
SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrates skills in leaderships & management
- Intravenous medications
Desirable
- Cannulation & Venepuncture
- Understanding for managing early stages of capability, conduct & sickness absence
- Interview skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse and has current live PIN on NMC register.
- Evidence of recent and continuing professional development.
- Teaching/assessment qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level study.
- Relevant clinical course
- EPALS
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience in Paediatric Nursing
- Experience of leading the Ward/Unit and ensuring high quality care is delivered
- Experience of completing & supporting with audits
Desirable
- Experience with appraisals
- Experience of supporting a new starter/students
- Experience of Datix and complaints management
SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrates skills in leaderships & management
- Intravenous medications
Desirable
- Cannulation & Venepuncture
- Understanding for managing early stages of capability, conduct & sickness absence
- Interview skills
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).
