Paediatric Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Huntingdon
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality care to children and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team on Holly Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
We are a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients and their families, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
We are a 19 bedded ward comprising of 6 en-suite cubicles, 3 four bedded bays and one HDU room. We are a general paediatric ward receiving children from 0 - 18 years dependent on condition. We have a busy day surgery area within the ward and take up to 6 surgical patients per day. Our Paediatric Assessment Unit takes up to 9 patients and is where GP's and other health professionals can refer into for admissions and / or assessment, as well as taking patients on their journey from the Emergency Department.
On top of all the great things that we have to offer, we also pride ourselves on development opportunities for the team in their own career development, skills and knowledge.
As part of this role you will be expected to rotate to Amazon Ward at Peterborough City Hospital when the clinical need arises.
About Us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
Job Description
For more information about the role, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
* Essential
o RSCN/RN Child with NMC Registration
o Mentorship module or equivalent
o Minimum of 5 years experience within speciality/acute care area
o Post registration qualification or course evidence in High Dependency Care Level 1 and/or 2 relevant to clinical speciality
o Evidence of continuing professional development
* Desirable
o Leadership course
o PILS/ALS trained
o Educated to degree level or equivalent
o Management qualification
o Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
o Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/ Health Studies
Experience
* Essential
o Uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
o Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
o Experience of managing teams
o Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
o Demonstration of autonomous practice
o Ability to organise and prioritise workload
o Experience of caring for children and young people within a Paediatric High Dependency environment
o Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care
* Desirable
o Previous management experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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