Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Childrens nurse to join our
Childrens Outpatient Team.
The department delivers
over 34,000 appointments per year, running a combined total of 19.5 days per
week from 5 different sites at:
University Hospital North Durham (UHND)
Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)
Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)
Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)
Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)
Main duties of the job
In
addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and
a range of other professionals from Paediatrics and other care groups, you'll
be performing/supporting a wide range of clinical investigations/procedures,
including:
Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP
surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)
Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per
week
Nurse led allergy skin prick testing
Oral food challenges
Patient education and the development of emergency care plans
Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations
Administration of monoclonal antibodies
Endocrine tests
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were
looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work
autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right
first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new
skills.
This
is a Trustwide role. Bases is
negotiable, however there will be ther requirement that the successful
applicant is able to travel to all sites as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were
looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work
autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right
first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new
skills.
This
is a Trustwide role. Bases is
negotiable, however there will be ther requirement that the successful
applicant is able to travel to all sites as required
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
- Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Training
- RN (Child)
- Evidence of continuing professional development/ study
- Venepuncture training and competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
- Application Form & Interview
Desirable
- Venepuncture training and competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
- Safeguarding children experience
- Previous nursing experience
- Application Form & Interview
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
- Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
- Ability to manage own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in skin prick testing
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
- Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Training
- RN (Child)
- Evidence of continuing professional development/ study
- Venepuncture training and competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
- Application Form & Interview
Desirable
- Venepuncture training and competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
- Safeguarding children experience
- Previous nursing experience
- Application Form & Interview
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
- Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
- Ability to manage own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in skin prick testing
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).
