Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Associate - Growth & Leadership

Children's Hospice South West; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Associate will join the Paediatric Critical Care team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to provide high-quality direct patient care under supervision, addressing the needs of seriously ill children.

They will work within a multidisciplinary team to support sick children, develop clinical competence, and progress through a structured competency-based development programme.

Responsibilities

• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and those of the OUHFT.
• Work as part of a designated nursing team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual, supporting registered nurses and non registered practitioners.
• Be able to appropriately delegate tasks to non registered practitioners.
• Carry out specific delegated health care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency.
• Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
• Have the ability to deliver care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
• Provide, promote and advocate for non-discriminatory, person-centred and safe care at all times that is high quality, compassionate and safe with a focus on promoting health and independence.
• Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective provision of care and know when and how to elevate any concerns when required.
• Be accountable for their own actions, working within the limitations of their role
• Take responsibility for their own learning and continued professional development

Job description

The Nursing Associate will join the Paediatric Critical Care team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to provide high-quality direct patient care under supervision, addressing the needs of seriously ill children.

They will work within a multidisciplinary team to support sick children, develop clinical competence, and progress through a structured competency-based development programme.