Job summary
We have Band 5 positions for experienced nurses in our Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU).
We are looking to recruit dynamic children's nurses to join our friendly and talented team who strive to deliver high quality care to patients presenting with a broad spectrum of conditions.
This is a rewarding yet demanding role that requires dedication, and a genuine passion for providing excellent care to children and their families/carers.
Our excellent education programme gives you on-going development and support. You can develop all of the core skills and take the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience. We have a dedicated Children's Educator who will work alongside you in the department and support you in your development. We offer many training opportunities delivered in house and also university and national courses. The educational team also deliver weekly MDT simulations within the department and our training pod.
We welcome applicants from experienced children's nurses and they must posses a current UK NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
CSSU is a 12 bedded unit which accepts admissions from the Children's Emergency Department (ED) 24/7 for up to 24 hours of stay. The unit cares for children and young persons age 0-17 years presenting acutely unwell with a range of illness, injury and mental health concerns.
CSSU is co-located within Children's ED and the MDT work collaboratively between the two areas to deliver high quality care.
Main responsibilities include to provide safe, high quality patient centred care to children & families.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
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Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward / clinical area.
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Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
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Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and time implementation of change.
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Maximise the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources.
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Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
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Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
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Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.
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Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
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Deputise as appropriate for the Ward/Unit Manager or Deputy Ward/Unit Manager.
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Continuing education, professional and personal development
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Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
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Undertake the Trust Corporate and Clinical Management Group specific Induction and competency programmes.
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Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.
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Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge and competence and awareness of professional issues.
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Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
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Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision/Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and those with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
- Basic Knowledge of IT
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of course leading to Registered Nurse - Children's NMC Registration
- Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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