Paediatric Nurse - Emergency Department - Night Shifts
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
About
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) provides the hospital services to South Warwickshire from four hospitals:
* Warwick Hospital
* Leamington Spa Hospital
* Stratford Hospital
* Ellen Badger Hospital
We also deliver out-of-hospital community services to the whole of Warwickshire and beyond serving a population of more than half a million from various clinics. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
What is a Foundation Trust?
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 March 2010. A foundation trust status gives us greater freedom to manage our own affairs, and makes us more directly accountable to local people through our Members, who are drawn from the local population and staff.
We are managed by a Board of Directors and the Trust is overseen by our Council of Governors. Find out more about our organisational structure and meetings and papers .
We continue to be part of the NHS and treat patients in accordance with core NHS principles healthcare that is provided according to clinical need, not ability to pay, that it is free at the point of delivery, and that it meets the needs of everyone.
Our Members actively influence the progress of the Trust and help us to be genuinely patient-centred in every aspect. Find out about becoming a Member .
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Key details
Location
SiteEmergency Department, Warwick HospitalAddressLakin RoadTownWarwickPostcodeCV34 5BWMajor / Minor RegionWarwickshire
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Part time
Salary
Salary£29,970 - £36,483 Per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 5)
Specialty
Main areaEmergency Department
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they dont need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesnt matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust have recently completed the construction of a multi-storey car park at our Warwick Hospital site which has allowed us to reduce waiting times for car parking passes.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Job Overview
Are you skilled Registered Children's Nurse looking for a challenge? Warwick Emergency Department childrens area is a busy, challenging and rewarding arena to work within.
We are looking for staff who are motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within the fast-paced environment of Emergency Medicine.
An opportunity has arisen for RCN or dual qualified childrens nurses to join our friendly team within the Emergency Department. We have an excellent team of health care professionals dedicated to childrens Emergency Care provision and we currently have vacancies for Paediatric Nurses within the Children's area of the Emergency Department.
We can provide a proactive learning environment with access to a professional development nurse as well as many supportive in-service learning opportunities.
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To provide a high standard of nursing care for infants, Children and Young People, within a family centred environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy.
To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters / Charge Nurses and Department Management, adhering to national and trust guidelines.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to take charge of any nursing shift as required.
Working for our organisation
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are Trusted to provide safe, effective, compassionate and inclusive care. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesnt matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Clinical
To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to children and young people, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.
To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to a group of infants, children, young people & their families.
To deliver effective discharge planning of children, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required.
Promote family centred care and act as an advocate for children.
Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for patients and their families.
To provide nursing care to high dependency children during both the acute phase and when stabilised.
To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standards.
Provide escort in the transfer of children to other health care providers as required.
Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support.
Personal
To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with children of all ages and stages of development.
To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a team.
To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward team.
To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team.
To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies.
Professional
Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as required.
Deputise for Ward Manager and Clinical Sisters in their absence.
Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment.
To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy.
Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives.
Attend relevant internal and external training days.
Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3.
Strategic and Service Responsibility
Promote effective working relationships with all departments.
Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department.
Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team.
Governance
Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the ward.
Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust level.
Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as required.
Carry out and evaluate personal research projects.
Actively participate in Clinical Supervision.
Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines.
Health & Safety
In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures.
To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work.
Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work.
To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sometimes we get a lot of applications for our roles. On those occasions we might close the job early. If you dont want to miss out we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
The Trust use an Applicant Management System called TRAC which helps us manage the recruitment process. All communications regarding your application will come via TRAC (even if you applied via NHS Jobs).
Please check your TRAC account regularly and ensure your email is set up to accept messages so they don't go into your junk/spam folder.
We aim to shortlist all vacancies within 2 days of the vacancy closing, we will get back to all candidates ASAP.
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Equality and Diversity and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of any protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
All South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust sites are smoke free. We feel its a great way to help our patients, visitors and staff stay healthy.
The Trust is part of a Foundation Group through a strategic alliance with Wye Valley NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This partnership is great for the sustainability of all four organisations and allows us to share learning and maximise opportunities to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services for our local populations.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/ RNC/ R Children & Young Peoples Nurses
* Evidence of CPD
* Numeracy and IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Assessor & Mentor qualification (308CPD) or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
* All paediatric nurses, including newly qualified
Desirable criteria
* 12 months current experience in acute Paediatrics
Skills
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates knowledge of child development
* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
* Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
* Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
* Able to manage personal time effectively
* Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept of family centred care
* Evidence of wide variety of clinical skills
* Demonstrates thorough knowledge of child protection requirements
* Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing issues & NHS priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Able to work as an effective team member
* Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
* Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
* Able to achieve individual and team objectives
* Able to communicate at a variety of levels
Other Job Requirements
Essential criteria
* Good work attendance record
* Able to work flexible shifts including night duty, weekends & bank holidays
* Able to change duties to meet requirements of the service
Documents
* Job Description (, 144.2)PDFKB
* Person Specification (, 174.1)PDFKB
* Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form (, 207.6)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameVicky MaskellJob titleService ManagerEmail address [email protected]
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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