Job summary
We are looking for band 5 Paediatric trained nurses or soon to qualify students to join our enthusiastic and friendly department and become part of our supportive family.
If you are a Registered Children's Nurse or a student soon to qualify with a positive attitude to ensuring children receive the best possible care, we'd love to hear from you.
Paediatric Nursing is varied and extremely rewarding. Working with us will provide both newly qualified and experienced nurses with a broad range of skills and experiences which will help in your career progression. Buckinghamshire NHS trust
We provide all new starters with a robust induction programme and we have Practice Development Nurses on hand providing 1 -1 teaching and support in identifying your professional development needs.
Main duties of the job
- Staff nurses in the paediatric unit have the opportunity to care for children aged 0-16 working alongside the MDT.
- You are responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation or evaluation of programmes of care.
- When deemed competent, is designated to take charge of the ward/area and provide an effective professional and managerial leadership focus in the absence of the ward manager.
- Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
- Supervises qualified and unqualified staff.
- Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including pre registration and post registration Responsibilities to deliver Patient Care.
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
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to produce clear legible written reports in English
- Knowledge of current issues in Children's Nursing / Urgent Care
- Accurate basic arithmetic skills for purposes of calculating drugs and fluids.
- Ability to communicate clearly & effectively in spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
- Competency in IV drug administration.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team without supervision.
- Experience of resolving conflict and disputes, in a non-confrontational manner
Desirable
- Experience in emergency care
- Experience teaching colleagues / parents
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- MSPP or equivalent
- Level 2 Child Protection
- APLS
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to produce clear legible written reports in English
- Knowledge of current issues in Children's Nursing / Urgent Care
- Accurate basic arithmetic skills for purposes of calculating drugs and fluids.
- Ability to communicate clearly & effectively in spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
- Competency in IV drug administration.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team without supervision.
- Experience of resolving conflict and disputes, in a non-confrontational manner
Desirable
- Experience in emergency care
- Experience teaching colleagues / parents
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- MSPP or equivalent
- Level 2 Child Protection
- APLS
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).
