About this role
Job summary
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Paediatric Nurse seeking a fulfilling career within an innovative trust? Would you like to work with a passionate team who strive to deliver care to paediatric patients in the Mid Essex area?
On Phoenix Ward you will find a wide range of ages as we care for children from birth until their 16th Birthday with a mix of specialities. This includes Paediatrics, Plastics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxilla Facial and Ears Nose and Throat to name a few.
As part of the team you are supported by a range of clinical nurse specialists including Asthma and Allergy, Epilepsy and Oncology. There is also a team of practice facilitators who support the staff with training and development.
We also have a Paediatric Assessment Unit based on the ward and the teams within paediatric departments work closely together. This includes the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Paediatric Emergency Department.
As a member of the team you will form a part of the multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the best care to our patients and their family.
As part of your role;
You will provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity.
Assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.Contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust policies, ensuring every patient receives personalised support that meets their physical, social and psychological needs. They will communicate clearly and work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, nursing colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is safe, effective and consistently well-coordinated.In supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, the post holder will help to maintain, improve and develop excellent standards of patient care, promoting privacy, dignity and respect at all times. They will play an active role in delivering Trust nursing, midwifery and patient experience initiatives, while ensuring practice remains aligned with current clinical evidence, audit findings and research developments.
The post holder will champion the Essence of Care Framework, contributing to its local implementation and helping to embed best practice across the unit. They will also support Nurse-Led Discharge, working efficiently to discharge or transfer medically fit patients to appropriate settings, helping to maintain patient flow and ensure a positive experience for all service users.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Have experience working with children Experience working in the clinical setting Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 nurse in Paediatric setting
Desirable
Experience of change management Good communication skills 1-2 years experience
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse (Child) Degree of Nursing
Desirable
1-2 years experience English and Maths GCSE
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)