About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a committed, adaptable, hard working Surgical Children's Nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.
For an informal discussion or visit please contact Jack Adams, Ward Manager 01273 696955 ext 62555 or email [email protected]
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
o Maintain effective communication with carers about routine and daily activities of the children in designated area.
o Negotiate sensitively with children and their carers particularly if there are any barriers to understanding.
o Behave in a consistent manner with children and their carers, multi-disciplinary team and the public.
o Communicate with children in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and their carers.
o Articulate current status of all children in their care to nurse in charge on each shift, if in charge then to the children's services bleep holder as required and to the multi-disciplinary team.
o Demonstrate use of basic IT skills to complete details of admission/discharge of patients.
o Write precise, accurate and timely nursing records.
o Listen actively and respond appropriately to information given.
o Take part in and leads shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated to the team.
o Recognise when own and other's (staff, children and carers) behaviour is not acceptable and take action to address this effectively.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities
The Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital is located on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton. In June 2007 RACH opened on the current site in its brand new state of the art facility. It has won an international design award and continues with offering pioneering childrens care. The RACH has a long history of progressive and innovative Childrens care embracing medicine, nursing and related professions, childrens nurse training and research. It is one is of the leading childrens centres on the South Coast and has a 24 hour dedicated childrens emergency department. RACH works closely with the neonatal service providing support and services for neonates such as surgery. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our dynamic paediatric Surgical department.
Our Surgical ward is a busy unit which cares for children and babies from 0-16 years old. These children have had/ are going to have surgery or investigations and treatment of surgical conditions from a wide range of specialities.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience Essential
Registered paediatric nurse Experience within a surgical ward
Desirable
1 year post experience Mentorship qualification PILS/APLS
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Bighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)