Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic registered children’s nurse to join us in working as part of the paediatric nursing team at RPH. The post holder will work as part of the nursing team within the Children’s Outpatient department to ensure high quality care is delivered to children, their families / carers requiring specialist support and advice throughout their pathway. It will be expected that the successful applicant will undertake any additional study and training that is required of them. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and as a team member will be essential.
Successful candidates will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working in order to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities and skills to complement our existing team and improve services for patients we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals example: personal hygiene and comfort, vital signs and PEWS, early recognition and management of acutely ill patients, safe transportation, ECG, wound dressings, removal of sutures/clips, venepuncture, immunisation and vaccine administration, skin prick testing, psychological and spiritual support.
Working for our organisation
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you’ll be part of a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver high-quality care to our patients. Whether your role is clinical or non-clinical, you’ll be helping to care for 370,000 people locally and providing specialist services to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Working with us means being part of something truly meaningful. Every task you undertake contributes to the wellbeing of our patients and staff, helping us to thrive and deliver outstanding healthcare across our communities.
You’ll benefit from a wide range of development opportunities, gain new skills, meet fantastic colleagues, and experience things you may never have imagined. You’ll learn about hospital life, collaborate with professionals from diverse roles, and build a career that makes a real impact.
We encourage bold thinking and innovation. You’ll be challenged to think differently, help drive improvements, and be part of a team that puts patient care and experience at the heart of everything we do. Your role will be pivotal—and something to be genuinely proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
·Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
·Support and provide patient education and health promotion
·Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
·Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
·Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
·Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
·Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation
·Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
·Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
·Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
·To participate in education and training of junior staff
·Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
·Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g clinical coding,
·Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
1. Willing to expand clinical role eg venepuncture and cannulation, skin prick testing, immunisation and vaccine administration
2. Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
3. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
4. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
5. Demonstrates competency including a completed newly qualified preceptorship package
Desirable criteria
6. Knowledge of ethical issues
7. Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg ECG, venepuncture, skin prick testing
8. Knowledge of Leadership and Management
9. Research and Development
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
10. Appropriate NMC Registration
11. Diploma in Paediatric Nursing
12. NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following commencement in post
13. Evidence of continuing education and development
14. RNC Children’s Nursing Posts
Desirable criteria
15. Degree