Job overview
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Please note that this role is a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current line manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without your current manager’s approval. If you are unable to gain your managers approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
1. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of patient care.
2. Contributes to the smooth and efficient running of the Unit over a 24-hour period.
3. Prioritises care and delegates duties to others as appropriate ensuring they are supervised and mentored.
4. Continues to develop own knowledge and skills through locally agreed personal development plans and facilitates the development of others.
5. Participates in change management and clinical audit within own area of work.
6. Works in partnership with other agencies.
7. Participates in daily nursing bleep-holder rota for children’s services.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. We are a 10 Bedded level 2 Children's Critical Care Unit, where we care for both medical and surgical patients, Children requiring long term ventilation and also acute non invasive ventilation. We have the lowest Intubation rate in Europe for children with Bronchiolitis.
This is your opportunity to work within the Children’s Critical Care unit, you will be responsible for the shift by shift running of the unit whilst providing excellent nursing care. You will work closely with the Ward Manager and other senior nurses within the Children's Hospital.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic children’s nurse with a skill for prioritising, delivering and organising patient care. You will have a proactive and positive approach, with evidence of excellent clinical, teaching, and managerial and inter- personal skills to lead, work along side and motivate our multi-disciplinary team. Your will be supported by our critical care educators who run and Level 2 children's critical course.
Given the focus of this post, it is essential that you are a registered children’s nurse that has experience of either PICU or HDU Care.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Manage own and others time effectively.
Manage clinical workload
Work in partnership with parents and carers.
Use initiative
Support people’s equalities, diversity and rights.
Recent experience (within previous year) of working with and supporting student nurses and others undertaking NVQ training and knowledge of student nurse assessment framework,
Desirable: Portfolio evidence of involvement in resource management.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. RSCN RN Substantial post registration PS/PA
9. Knowledge of Band 6 role
10. Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
11. IV Drug Administration
Desirable criteria
12. Mentorship or equivalent qualification
13. PILS EPLS or APLS HDU Course
14. Venepuncture and Cannulation
15. Advanced computer skills. Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems/applications
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
17. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications