Job overview
We are looking for newly qualified and experienced nurses to join our friendly forward thinking unit. Our nurses work closely alongside our multidisciplinary team and we encourage autonomous practice within the role. The children’s unit includes a busy assessment unit, 2 in patient wards, a -HDU and a surgical/medical day unit. This enables development in a variety of skills including assessment and triage skills as well as the early detection/treatment of the deteriorating child including care of those requiring the high dependency unit. We offer a comprehensive education programme which includes a regional child health preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses, a clinical skills passport with regional study days. We have a Practice Educator Team who support student and staff learning who will be able to assist in accessing other educational opportunities available to you. some training is now virtual. Shifts are 12 hours rotation days/nights/weekends. Future plans include a move to our new Children’s Unit at the Bournemouth site alongside a new major Children's Emergency Department. This role will also suit newly qualified. Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 1. May be required to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister or their deputies on a shift basis 2. Assist in the management and organisation of work as required. 3. Supervise & mentor student nurses, preceptor students, junior registered and unqualified staff. 4. Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. 5. Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing professional development of registered staff. 6. Keeps up-to-date with Safeguarding legislation and training. Adheres to Trust Policy of Safeguarding children. 7. Promote and monitor the adherence of infection control policies and procedures. Ensure the working environment is clean and fit for purpose Working for our organisation What our staff say about us – Jess- “As a newly qualified nurse the unit has offered me a supportive environment to enable me to start my journey as a staff nurse. After training in London Hospitals it was daunting to start working at a new hospital, however the nursing and multidisciplinary team have made me feel welcome and confident. Although Poole is a DGH it is very busy with great opportunity to learn. I would recommend this unit to any nurse looking to start their first job in a busy friendly unit” Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registration on Part 1 (RNC), 8 or 15 of NMC RSCN/Child Branch Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria Effective communication skills – both written and verbal / non-verbal Ability to recognise opportunity to teach and deliver teaching sessions Effective organisation skills, including time management and prioritising skills Self-Appraisal, Leadership and Motivation Experience Essential criteria Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress evidence of working with children