Emergency Department - Nursing Associate - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Nursing Associate to join their dynamic Children and Young People's Emergency Department. This exciting role involves working closely with nursing staff to deliver exceptional care to children and their families in a fast-paced environment. You'll be instrumental in implementing play and distraction techniques, ensuring every child's developmental needs are met. With generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, this role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are dedicated to caring for young patients and want to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours

Opportunities for career development

Wellbeing support

Access to in-house physiotherapy

Subsidised meals in on-site canteens

Subsidised staff parking

Free Stagecoach Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursing Associate with CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a childcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing high standards of care to children.
• Implement play and distraction techniques for children in emergency care.

Skills

Interacting with children

Confidentiality knowledge

Wound assessment

Recording vital signs

Application of Plaster of Paris

Education

Qualified Nursing Associate

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education

Paediatric first aid

Child protection Training

Job description

Emergency Department - Nursing Associate - Huntingdon

Band 4

Job overview

Do you have a passion for caring for Children & Young People? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a qualified Nursing Associate who wants to specialise within Paediatric Emergency Care in a role which is based in our Children and Young People's Emergency Department.

Please note the current shift times are 7 days per week, 09:30 - 22:00. These shift times may adapt as the needs of the service change.

Main duties of the job

1. To assist / work alongside the nursing staff in providing and maintaining high standards of care to the children and their families attending the Children and Young Person’s Emergency Department.
2. Implement play and distraction for children receiving emergency care.
3. To ensure the emotional, social, physical and intellectual development needs of every child are met in liaison with other professional staff.
4. The post holder will work in support of registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. Supervision and teaching of Healthcare Assistants and Trainee Nursing Associates will be part of the role.
5. As this is a brand new role, it is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical team with the focus on patient needs.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough;

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding the role.

Person specification

Education

• Qualified Nursing Associate (nursing associate candidates)
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education / NNEB (nursery nurse candidates) OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development (nursery nurse candidates) OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development (nursery nurse candidates)
• Child protection Training
• Paediatric first aid

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a childcare setting (nursery nurses)
• Previous paediatric experience in a health care setting (nursing associate)
• Good awareness of paediatric developmental milestones.
• Experience of working with paediatric patients with mental health related conditions.

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to interact and engage with children, playing at their level and meeting their individual needs.
• Able to share information appropriately.
• Good working knowledge of confidentiality.
• Able to demonstrate and raise concerns.
• Application of Plaster of Paris.
• Wound assessment and closure.
• Recording of vital signs/ observations.

Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role.

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.