Job overview
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, with relevant ED experience and qualifications?
The Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital, is looking for Band 6 Paediatric Senior Nurses who are as passionate about delivering quality patient care as we are and who want to make a difference to patients and their families at a time they are most in need.
Paediatric ED is seeing around 20,000 young people a year and is separate to the main ED, with 7 rooms and its on Resus bay. This service is looking to grow and ensure the best care to children.
We are looking for kind and caring, dynamic nurse with excellent communication and organisational skills, who are able to motivate, support and inspire others and be proactive in their role.
We are a very supportive and encouraging department with close links to Brighton University and are supported by our dedicated Practice Development Team.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
To support the Paediatric Leads to manage a team of nurses ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care and take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. Take a lead for a specific area of professional practice as delegated by the Paediatric Lead and deputise in there absence.
To provide a high standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care as required within the Paediatric Emergency Department. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children and their family/carers, the MDT, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
In order to deliver the above, you will require an excellent understanding and knowledge of children's health needs including substantial ED experience and post qualification experience. You will take responsibility for the paediatric department within the Emergency Department both during the day and a night and will be supported by other staff as patient safety demand dictates.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based on evidence based practice.
2. To demonstrate excellence in ED Nursing skills and to be a source of knowledge for other junior staff.
3. Undertake and document a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment and triage or the physical and social needs of the patient.
4. Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
5. Influence and monitor standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines
6. Leads a paediatric team through the shift
7. Promote good working relationships with the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
8. To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department
9. Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques
10. Deputise for the Paediatric Lead Nurse in there absence.
11. Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior nursing staff
12. Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. RNCN or dual trained
14. Extensive post registration experience. Must have experience relevant to ED.
15. Mentorship / PSPA training
16. European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) / Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
Desirable criteria
17. Mental health qualification / Experience of caring for MH presentations
18. Evidence of Leadership Qualification / Experience of leading a team
19. Post qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
20. An understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
21. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
22. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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