Job summary
Employer heading
Paediatric staff nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Band 5 Paediatric staff nurse , caring for children in the emergency setting. Including medical, trauma, mental health and safeguarding presentations.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Working with children in the emergency department within both medical and trauma situations.
Caring for children and their families/carers
safe adminstraion of medication
iv competencies to be achieved
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
caring for children in the emergency department
working with the mdt to prioritise best care for children
caring for children age 0-16, in aspects of safeguarding , trauma and medical
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable Venepuncture / Cannulation skills.
- Intravenous therapy skills
- ECG
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Proven NMC Registered Nurse.
- Proven RSCN / Part 15
- Proven Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent experience.
- Proven Mentors Course or prepared to attend
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate (ECDL).
- Relevant post basic leadership course.
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others.
- Teaching and mentoring skills. •
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate potential management abilities.
- Ability to facilitate change within the work area.
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential criteria
- • Works in a calm and organised manner and develops a team approach. • Ability to manage exposure to sometimes violent, distressing and unpleasant situations
Desirable criteria
- • Interest/ demonstrable experience with the speciality
OTHER FACTORS
Essential criteria
- • Internal rotation. • Post holder will be expected to work with both children and adults in the paediatric area, resus, majors and minors as dictated by the workload
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- charlotte durrant
- Job title
- lead nurse paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752439924
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