Staff Nurse

South Tees Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship programme

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Children’s and Young People Nursing specialist for the CYPSDU, with good opportunities for secondment and a dedicated preceptorship package. The unit supports elective and emergency care for children, underpinned by strong clinical educators and ongoing professional development.

Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential. You will join a committed team and participate in a competency-based training programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of government and Trust policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
• Ability to work within the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Team player with commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to use initiative within scope of work.

Responsibilities

• This role supports junior staff and patient care within CYPSDU.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
• Participate in preceptorship and professional development programmes.

Skills

NMC Code awareness

Team player

Communication

Initiative

Education

NMC registration (child subpart)

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job summary

There is the opportunity for secondment for internal staff (with manager authorisation). A quality preceptorship package is provided from our clinical teams with the support of our Clinical Educators. The Children and Young Person Surgical Day unit (CYPSDU) is a busy ward responsible for caring for children requiring elective surgery pre and post operatively, the unit accepts patients from 14 specialities within the trust and also accommodates emergency admissions. Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential. The successful candidate will be supported and trained using a competency based package. The unit opening times are 7.30am -7pm Monday-Friday.

Main duties of the job

We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who share our goal. In return we will support on-going professional development by way of full preceptorship and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical skills. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and share a commitment to team working. Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact, Leading Your Team to Success, Service Improvement for Beginners, Developing your Service Improvement Skills. The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge Essential

• An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC professional Code of Conduct
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Qualifications Essential

• Current NMC registration (child subpart)
• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Experience Essential

• Experience of utilising evidence-based practice.
• Experience of working within an acute or community setting.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).