Staff Nurse - Childrens

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Education, training and support to...

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking staff nurses for registered children's nursing posts on Ward E40 (spinal and neuro) or the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in Nottingham. The role focuses on recognising deterioration, safeguarding children and supporting students and newly qualified colleagues.

Current NMC registration or pre-PIN due to qualify is required. Experience in delivering nursing care to children and supervising staff is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration, or pre-registration due to qualify
• Experience delivering nursing care to a group of patients
• Experience supervising non-registered staff and students
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver and prioritise care
• Understanding of the staff nurse role

Responsibilities

• Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns promptly to senior nursing and medical colleagues
• Contribute to safeguarding children and young people by identifying and reporting concerns in line with Trust policy
• Deliver safe, effective nursing care to children, young people and families
• Maintain a high standard of clinical practice when carrying out nursing procedures
• Support the running of the department by prioritising workload, keeping accurate documentation and aiding patient flow
• Participate in triage, assessment and treatment, according to competence and experience
• Support the learning and development of students, newly qualified staff and colleagues as a positive role model
• Take part in clinical supervision, appraisal and competency assessment
• Motivate colleagues, champion the safety and dignity of children and families, and drive continuous improvement
• Work in partnership with children, young people, families and the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Effective communication

Basic IT skills

Manual handling

Assessment and care planning

Nursing care skills

Job description

Staff nurse posts for registered children's nurses, including newly qualified staff, on Ward E40 (spinal and neuro) or the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Nottingham Children's Hospital, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The work centres on spotting and escalating deteriorating patients, safeguarding children, and supporting students and newly qualified colleagues. General ward vacancies are also open, as permanent posts or rotations. Current NMC registration, or pre-registration due to qualify, is required.

What the job involves

• Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns promptly to senior nursing and medical colleagues
• Contribute to safeguarding children and young people by identifying and reporting concerns in line with Trust policy
• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care to children, young people and families
• Maintain a high standard of clinical practice when carrying out nursing procedures
• Support the running of the department by prioritising workload, keeping accurate documentation and aiding patient flow
• Participate in triage, assessment and treatment, according to competence and experience
• Support the learning and development of students, newly qualified staff and colleagues as a positive role model
• Take part in clinical supervision, appraisal and competency assessment
• Motivate colleagues, champion the safety and dignity of children and families, and drive continuous improvement
• Work in partnership with children, young people, families and the multidisciplinary team

Registration & licences

• Current NMC level one registration, or pre-PIN due to qualify

Experience

• Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
• Experience supervising non-registered staff and students

Skills & knowledge

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Basic IT skills
• Awareness of own limitations and ability to communicate them
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver and prioritise care
• Understanding of the staff nurse role
• Ability to undertake manual handling and use medical equipment

Other

• Flexible and adaptable
• Enthusiastic and well motivated

Nice to have

• Mentor course, or willingness to complete one
• Evidence of a link role or project work
• Evidence of team working
• Knowledge of current NHS issues
• Evidence of moving and handling training
• Understanding of the role of advocacy

What’s offered

• Professional development opportunities in leadership, management and advanced clinical skills
• Education, training and support to deliver high-quality care