About this role
Job summary
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We are looking for qualified Children's Nurses to join our friendly forward thinking unit on the bank. Our nurses work closely alongside our multidisciplinary team and we encourage autonomous practice within the role.
The children's unit includes a busy assessment unit, 2 in patient wards areas , HDU and a surgical/medical day unit. This enables development in a variety of skills including assessment and triage skills as well as the early detection/treatment of the deteriorating child including care of those requiring the high dependency unit.
We offer a comprehensive education programme which includes a regional child health preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses, a clinical skills passport with regional study days. We have a Practice Educator Team who support student and staff learning who will be able to assist in accessing other educational opportunities available to you. some training is now virtual.
Shifts are 12 hours , days/nights/weekends.
Future plans include a move to our new Children's Unit at the Bournemouth site alongside a new major Children's Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
1. May be required to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister or their deputies on a shift basis
2. Assist in the management and organisation of work as required.
3. Supervise & mentor student nurses, preceptor students, junior registered and unqualified staff.
4. Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
5. Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing professional development of registered staff.
6. Keeps up-to-date with Safeguarding legislation and training. Adheres to Trust Policy of Safeguarding children.
7. Promote and monitor the adherence of infection control policies and procedures. Ensure the working environment is clean and fit for purpose
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registration on sub part 1 RN8: Children's nurse, level 1 RNC: Children's nurse, level 1
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non-verbal Ability to recognise opportunity to teach and deliver teaching sessions Effective organisation skills, including time management and prioritising skills Self-Appraisal, Leadership and Motivation
Experience Essential
Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress evidence of working with children
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.
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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)