About this role
Job summary
Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a fully rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Main duties of the job
Vacancies for 6 Month for Paediatric Band 5 Staff Nurses An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available.
Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.
You must, o Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.
We can offer you, o A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. o Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. o Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. o Team working in all areas of the department.
About us
Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.
You must, o Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.We can offer you, o A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. o Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. o Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. o Team working in all areas of the department.
Job description Job responsibilities
Vacancies for Paediatric Band 5 Staff Nurses Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department, as they move forward to provide a 24-hour paediatric nursing service. This is a rotational post, and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.
You must, Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse, or a Student Nurse with an interest in this area.We can offer you, A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs. Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship. Team working in all areas of the department.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Registered Paediatric Nurse
Desirable
Student supervisor/assessor training PILS, EPALS/APLS
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential
Ability to teach peers within clinical area Evidence of continuous professional development Safeguarding level 3 awareness
Desirable
Experience of team and ward management Safeguarding level 3 training
SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential
Ability to establish priorities Team player & team leadership qualities Assertiveness Good time management Basic I.T. skills Decision maker Communicate at all levels Problem solver Lateral thinker Decision maker Basic Life Support The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
ECG Assessing Students Plastering IV drug administration
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.
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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 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)