Job Summary
Please note that this role will not be sponsored. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 RNC to work within the CHAHT and care for children and young people to enable early discharge from, and prevent admission to hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative nurse to join our Paediatric Service to work as part of our specialist nursing team supporting the Children's Hospital At Home Team (CHAHT).
This service supports the Paediatric service, including Paediatric Emergency Department (PED), Willow ward team and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU).
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something exceptional in this patch of Kent, the Garden of England. You will be involved in the continuation of the CHAHT based at DVH, facilitating early discharge of children and young people from PED, PAU and Willow and preventing admissions.
You will be part of a team of Band 6 nurses working as part of the CHAHT and you will work closely with the Band 7 Team Leader. The CHAHT is a dynamic team incorporating specialist nurses working alongside children's and primary care teams, evolving and offering an excellent service for children and young people within the locality, forging strong links with community and tertiary services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work across Children's Services as part of the CHAHT team, providing clinical, specialist and holistic support and care to children and young people in their own home.
We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated clinical nurse, with knowledge and experience in children's nursing in an acute or primary care setting. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your own workload effectively.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Person Specification
* Essential:
* RN Child/RSCN - BSc
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Administration of medications via IV, IM and SC routes
* Well-developed IT skills, data collection and internet skills
* Phlebotomy/Venepuncture
* Extensive post registration experience of working autonomously gained through previous working with children and families in the community/ED environment.
* Broad range of experience within the field of sick children's nursing
* Demonstrate a good knowledge of recent developments in paediatric care
* Good understanding of Safeguarding issues and policy framework
* Previous experience of research/audit/benchmarking
* Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* Able to communicate sensitively and empathetically with children, young people and their families and carers.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and record keeping skills
* Good hand-eye coordination. Manipulation and dexterity e.g. using port-a-cath needles and obtaining peripheral bloods
* Ability to demonstrate use of initiative both interpersonally and clinically
* Knowledge of clinical governance and how it is applied to clinical practice
* Car driver with clean license and use of vehicle for business purposes.
* Ability to influence and negotiate with others
* Peripheral Cannulation & Phlebotomy
Desirable:
* Advanced Nurse Practitioner
* Respiratory qualification or experience
* Mentorship Course
* Use of central lines
* Respiratory assessment inc. chest auscultation
* Knowledge of PAS and EPR systems
* Experience or participation in service development projects
* Experience in Teaching
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
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