About this role
Job summary To work as a skilled member of the nursing team. To assist in the provision of safe, timely, effective evidence-based emergency/urgent care to children, young people and their families. To work as a member of the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary teams, including outside agencies. To act as an advocate for children, young people and their families. To assist in the creation of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for babies, children and families.
Main duties of the job To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care in the Emergency Care setting.
To plan, implement and evaluate child centred nursing care
To ensure all assessments and care plans are completed and reviewed in a timely manner along with contemporaneous record keeping
To proactively plan discharges liaising with other departments and community services as necessary.
To act as an advocate for the child and family
To develop and maintain evidence-based nursing skills to support a range of clinical conditions
To have a knowledge of the commonly used drugs in paediatrics and to undertake the relevant drug administration competencies
To have a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures and adherence to the Trust
To have knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health needs of Children and Young people and be able to undertake appropriate risk assessments
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job overview
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team. To assist in the provision of safe, timely, effective evidence-based emergency/urgent care to children, young people and their families. To work as a member of the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary teams, including outside agencies. To act as an advocate for children, young people and their families. To assist in the creation of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for babies, children and families.
Main duties of the job
To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care in the Emergency Care setting.
To plan, implement and evaluate child centred nursing care
To ensure all assessments and care plans are completed and reviewed in a timely manner along with contemporaneous record keeping
To proactively plan discharges liaising with other departments and community services as necessary.
To act as an advocate for the child and family
To develop and maintain evidence-based nursing skills to support a range of clinical conditions
To have a knowledge of the commonly used drugs in paediatrics and to undertake the relevant drug administration competencies
To have a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures and adherence to the Trust
To have knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health needs of Children and Young people and be able to undertake appropriate risk assessments
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To use the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record System (Cosmic) to ensure data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
To support other members of the team to ensure that all patients receive appropriate care.
To ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient’s condition.
To ensure quality care is given by being familiar with agreed ward and Trust standards of care and to inform senior nursing staff if the required standard could not be reached.
To assist in ensuring that allocated resources are managed effectively and efficiently. This includes effective utilisation of time and equipment.
To assist in ensuring the safety of the ward, actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including reporting of critical / clinical incidents.
Specific Responsibilities
To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policies and professional standards
To ensure that documentation is complete and up to date in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is
maintained and kept up to date with practice developments.
To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities.
To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners and junior staff at every opportunity.
To work in co-operation with the Trust’s linked universities in order to provide uniformity and promotion of professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Nursing Degree (or recognised registration qualification leading to NMC registration) Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) appropriate to professional registration
Desirable
Practice Assessor / SSSA training Completion of Preceptorship
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering direct patient care within scope of professional registration. Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records, including use of electronic systems. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience of working within an acute healthcare environment. Experience of supporting learners, students or support staff. Experience of participating in audit, quality improvement or patient safety activities.
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)