Staff Nurse-Paediatrics

Overview

The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. In particular, take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients. They will participate in the management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse. They will take responsibility for their own self-development, helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. As a band 5 nurse, you will provide a family-centred approach to care, have good communication skills with a willingness to learn and work as part of a large team. You will be caring for children of all ages 0-18 years, across all medical specialties including CAMHS and eating disorders. The wards include a High Dependency Unit, bespoke oncology service and a Paediatric Assessment Unit.Your personal and professional development of skills and knowledge will be supported by the Practice Development Facilitator, Clinical Educator and our well established and experienced team across the wards\'' specialties. Opportunities are considered for further training within the appropriate specialty areas. Training is provided for those supervising and assessing students on placement.Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidenced-based nursing care for a group of patients.Participate in ward management in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse.Maintain own self-development and contribute to a learning environment with high standards of clinical practice.Recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.Provide a family-centred approach to care; maintain good communication and work as part of a large team.Care for children aged 0-18 years across medical specialties including CAMHS and eating disorders (wards include HDU, oncology service and Paediatric Assessment Unit).Develop skills and knowledge with support from the Practice Development Facilitator and Clinical Educator; opportunities for further training in specialty areas.Supervise and assess students on placement; training will be provided if necessary.Qualifications and Experience

Band 5 nurse with ability to work with paediatric patients across specialties.Qualification in supervising and assessing students is required.Willingness to learn and work as part of a large team.Location and Organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area, part of a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and becoming University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our divisions are committed to improving efficiency as we update and modernise.Values

Excellence Values:CompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageEquality and Diversity

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help unleash everyone’s full potential. We value clear communication and invite applications from all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. We strive for an inclusive and collaborative environment with active Networks to support colleagues from all backgrounds.How to apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:Name:

Alison HartJob title:

Ward ManagerEmail:

alison.hart14@nhs.netTelephone:

01604545519Seniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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