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
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team. We have a full time 6 month secondment post available.
You must, Be a Registered Paediatric 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.
Working for your organisation
You must, Be a Registered Paediatric Nurse with an interest in this area.We can offer you, A modern department with separate paediatric facilities. Clinical supervision, Preceptorship and mentorship.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to children and young people attending the Paediatric Emergency Department.
- Deliver family-centred care and support to children and their families during emergency presentations.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure safe, effective and compassionate treatment.
- Maintain professional nursing standards in line with Trust policies, NMC guidelines and departmental procedures.
- Promote patient safety, dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
Main Responsibilities Clinical Care
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care for children and young people.
- Ensure safe admission, transfer, discharge and referral processes.
- Act as an advocate for children and families.
- Reduce anxiety and distress through effective communication and emotional support.
- Maintain a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
- Safeguard children and vulnerable patients in accordance with Trust policies.
Patient Safety & Governance
- Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and clinical standards.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Follow health and safety regulations and emergency procedures.
- Report and document incidents, accidents and risks appropriately.
- Maintain competence in major incident and emergency response procedures.
- Attend all mandatory and statutory training.
Resource & Workload Management
- Prioritise clinical workload according to patient need.
- Support effective allocation of work within the department.
- Assist in the safe use, storage and management of equipment, medications and supplies.
- Escalate staffing concerns to senior staff when required.
- Promote efficient use of departmental resources.
Communication & Teamwork
- Build positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
- Liaise with medical staff, social services and other healthcare professionals.
- Promote effective communication across the department.
- Ensure relevant clinical information is shared appropriately and confidentially.
Leadership & Professional Development
- Demonstrate leadership within own role and support junior colleagues.
- Supervise and support less experienced staff, students and learners.
- Develop teaching and mentorship skills.
- Participate in appraisal, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Maintain NMC revalidation and professional registration requirements.
Documentation & Information Management
- Complete accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR/Data Protection requirements.
- Use electronic patient record systems effectively.
- Ensure all clinical documentation is signed, dated and completed appropriately.
Quality Improvement
- Participate in audits, service development and quality improvement activities.
- Contribute to implementing new practices, policies and innovations.
- Identify areas for improvement and raise suggestions with senior staff.
- Maintain and promote high standards of nursing care.
Trust & Organisational Responsibilities
- Support equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Uphold the Trust's zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, discrimination and abuse.
- Work flexibly to meet service needs.
- Support sustainability and NHS Net Zero initiatives.
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
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Decision maker
- Basic Life Support
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.
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
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)