Staff Nurse - Childrens Haemodialysis

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham Children's Hospital (NCH) is pleased to announce a vacancy for a band 5 nurse in our children's haemodialysis unit. We are looking for a registered children's nurse with the ambition to expand their skills in this highly specialist unit.

NCH is a really special place to work; our Pathway to Excellence accreditation demonstrates how we provide excellent care to patients and families. It is also recognition that we have fantastic teams, leadership at all levels, and a huge array of development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a small team of nurses caring for children needing dialysis and plasma exchange. As a registered nurse at Nottingham Children's Hospital, you will be expected to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. You will motivate colleagues, champion children's and family's safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement. Nottingham Children's Hospital will support you in your role and provide the relevant education, training, and support for you to deliver high quality care.

About us

Nottingham Children's Hospital is set within the vibrant city of Nottingham, known for its many historical sites and lively music scene. The children's hospital is housed within the Queens Medical Centre campus and has 116 inpatient beds across 8 inpatient wards covering all specialities. The haemodialysis unit is part of the East Midlands, East of England, and South Yorkshire kidney network (EMEESY) and you will work closely with the in-patient ward, a specialist nurse team, and a wider multi-professional team. Our staff are proud to work at Nottingham Children's Hospital and all embrace the TEAM NUH ethos which we would love you to be part of.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification attachments for further information relating to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current level one NMC registration
• Possession of mentor course or willingness to complete

Experience

• Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
• Supervision of non-registered staff and students
• Experience of paediatric nephrology nursing
• Demonstrate evidence of a link role or involvement in project work
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates basic IT skills
• Awareness of own limitations and able to communicate these
• Demonstration of team working

Analytical and Judgment

• Ability to assess, plan, deliver, and prioritise care
• Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role
• Demonstrate knowledge of current NHS issues

Other

• Flexible and adaptable
• Enthusiastic and well motivated
• Understanding of the role of advocacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.