Job summary
Staff Nurse
Department: Ward 5 and Ward 4 (PAU/PDSU)
Band 5 £28,407 - £34,581 per annumpro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We require enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals to join our team as staff nurses to provide dynamic, high quality family centred nursing care to Children, Young People and Babies. We offer the option of either simply choosing your preferred place of work or to be part of our rotational programme across the department - both options will allow you to advance as a highly skilled staff nurse ready for promotion.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced nurses.
Ward 4: Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) / Paediatric Day SurgeryWard 4 is divided into a 6 bedded day surgery unit, and a 24 hour 10 bedded PAU that flexes capacity to meet the ever changing needs of our children. We offer access to expert, evidence based and family centred assessment, treatment, and care.
Ward 5 is an inpatient ward covering 0-16 years, offering Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedic experience. The Ward has dedicated High Dependency beds and offers every opportunity for the successful applicant to succeed and develop. The successful candidate will be expected to rotate across the two areas.
Main duties of the job
Across every area of the Paediatric Unit we continually strive, as a multi-disciplinary team, to offer high quality, evidenced based and holistic care to all of our children.
We believe that we have much to offer any candidate who joins our team. Indeed we recognise that it's also about you!!As a Unit we have an active preceptorship and an exciting education programme and we encourage all staff to undertake internal and external courses to ensure their continued development. Opportunities include internal and external study days and University based courses such as Mentorship, Caring for children with Cancer or Diabetes, and Paediatric High Dependency modules.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in conjunction with other staff as a member of a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standard of service for patients and families and accept responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Clinical
- To provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
- To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
Professional
- To at all times demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, (2010).
- Is required to have a working knowledge of the Childrens National Service Framework (2004) and understand the nursing responsibilities in relation to this publication.
Management
- To promote effective communication, between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
- To ensure planned care and treatments are carried out effectively by the team members delegated these tasks.
Education
- To take personal responsibility for own development and updating to ensure that they meet the requirements of their individual KSF outline.
- To attend training in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and have regular updates in line with Trust Policy
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in conjunction with other staff as a member of a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standard of service for patients and families and accept responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Clinical
- To provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
- To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
Professional
- To at all times demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, (2010).
- Is required to have a working knowledge of the Childrens National Service Framework (2004) and understand the nursing responsibilities in relation to this publication.
Management
- To promote effective communication, between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
- To ensure planned care and treatments are carried out effectively by the team members delegated these tasks.
Education
- To take personal responsibility for own development and updating to ensure that they meet the requirements of their individual KSF outline.
- To attend training in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and have regular updates in line with Trust Policy
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- Evidence of recent appropriate clinical practice
- EPLS/PILS or equivalent
Desirable
- Successfully completed a programme of study relevant to the delivery of day care services or has relevant transferable skills with a plan to undertake specialist qualification
- Evidence of clinical experience within the day care field
- Practice/assessor training
- HDU module or equivalent
- Research Knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Detailed experience in facilitation/ teaching
Desirable
- Knowledge of current policies relating to best practice within day care services
- Experience of successful change management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to develop relevant examination and clinical skills in speciality, to have transferable skills that support this role
- Demonstrates ability to place child and family at centre of care
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Demonstrates excellent teamwork
Desirable
- Excellent consultation skills, able to assess, plan and implement care, supporting informed choice and gaining consent
- Good facilitation/ presentation, teaching and assessing skills
- Knowledge of relevant quality issues
- Expert clinical skills in speciality
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Team player
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- Evidence of recent appropriate clinical practice
- EPLS/PILS or equivalent
Desirable
- Successfully completed a programme of study relevant to the delivery of day care services or has relevant transferable skills with a plan to undertake specialist qualification
- Evidence of clinical experience within the day care field
- Practice/assessor training
- HDU module or equivalent
- Research Knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Detailed experience in facilitation/ teaching
Desirable
- Knowledge of current policies relating to best practice within day care services
- Experience of successful change management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to develop relevant examination and clinical skills in speciality, to have transferable skills that support this role
- Demonstrates ability to place child and family at centre of care
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Demonstrates excellent teamwork
Desirable
- Excellent consultation skills, able to assess, plan and implement care, supporting informed choice and gaining consent
- Good facilitation/ presentation, teaching and assessing skills
- Knowledge of relevant quality issues
- Expert clinical skills in speciality
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Team player
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
