Job summary
Following the development of a state of the art children's emergency department and observation unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital which opened in 2023. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate nurse to join our friendly team and work in first class facilities where the care and experience of our children & young people is paramount.This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and leadership skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment.You are a registered Children's Nurse with a professional approach to delivering high quality, patient focused care. Our Children's Practice Development Nurse works as part of the nursing team to provide support for your orientation and ongoing professional development.Please note that short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a team of nursing and medical staff and act as an allocated nurse for a group of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating their allocated workload, reporting to and liaising with senior staff.
The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care in partnership with children and their families whilst working to meet the RCPCH Standards for children and young people in an emergency care setting and short stay area.
Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies and the NMC code of conduct.
Supports qualified and unqualified staff including pre registration and post registration students.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- ENB 998 / MSPP or equivalent Other relevant training
- Child Protection level 3 training
Desirable
- Level 2 safeguarding
- Experience teaching patients/parents and colleagues
- Competency in IV drug administration
- Community Nursing qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of one year acute paediatric nursing experience
Desirable
- Recent experience in acute community children's nursing
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, children and carers in English
- Ability to write reports clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes in caseload and patients condition.
- High level of knowledge and skills relating to paediatric nursing observation, nursing assessment, care planning and delivery of care
- Able to manage own caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- ENB 998 / MSPP or equivalent Other relevant training
- Child Protection level 3 training
Desirable
- Level 2 safeguarding
- Experience teaching patients/parents and colleagues
- Competency in IV drug administration
- Community Nursing qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of one year acute paediatric nursing experience
Desirable
- Recent experience in acute community children's nursing
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, children and carers in English
- Ability to write reports clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes in caseload and patients condition.
- High level of knowledge and skills relating to paediatric nursing observation, nursing assessment, care planning and delivery of care
- Able to manage own caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer
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).
