Registered Paediatric Nurse - Paediatric Medical Day Unit
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Location
- Coventry
- Salary
- £28,407 to £34,581 pro rata per annum
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Paediatric nurse, Adult mental health nurse, CAMHS nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
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We are seeking an experienced Band 5 Nurse to consider developing their role by joining our team within the Paediatric Medical Day Unit. The post holder needs to be motivated, enthusiastic and have strong communication and organisational skills.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a registered Paediatric nurse to work within our autonomous service which supports day care to our children across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The post holder will provide optimum quality of care to patients and their families who require day time procedures and care. This role is within the Paediatric Medical day Unit (PMDU) however it will also provide support for the Paediatric Day Surgery Unit. The shifts are Monday-Friday Day shifts from 07:30-20:30. PMDU is a 5 bedded area which cares for a variety of children under the following specialities: Oncology, Haemoglobinopathy, Rheumatology and Endocrine. The area also supports medical reviews as well as blood tests. The Paediatric Surgical Day unit cares for children with a range of surgical day care needs, such as: Dental, General Surgery, ENT and many more.
Within this role you will have an opportunity to extend and enhance your Paediatric skills by working along side our skilled and experienced team of Paediatric Nurses.
Main duties of the job
At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care.
As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice.
We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Manager team, Paediatric Matrons, Paediatric Practice Educators, and a dedicated Paediatric Workforce Lead. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times, including all aspects of child protection. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur. A competent practitioner, supervising/providing mentorship to a small number of learners or junior staff. Responsible for co-ordination and clinical assessment of a group of patients, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and carers. Participate in observations of care, audit and development of service to improve quality of care. Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including patient observations equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data. Manage expected clinical events/enquiries, requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort, ensuring referral to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g in an unexpected event. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
Please see attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & abilities
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry
Clifford bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-NM-B5-5874490-H
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a registered Paediatric nurse to work within our autonomous service which supports day care to our children across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The post holder will provide optimum quality of care to patients and their families who require day time procedures and care. This role is within the Paediatric Medical day Unit (PMDU) however it will also provide support for the Paediatric Day Surgery Unit. The shifts are Monday-Friday Day shifts from 07:30-20:30. PMDU is a 5 bedded area which cares for a variety of children under the following specialities: Oncology, Haemoglobinopathy, Rheumatology and Endocrine. The area also supports medical reviews as well as blood tests. The Paediatric Surgical Day unit cares for children with a range of surgical day care needs, such as: Dental, General Surgery, ENT and many more.
Within this role you will have an opportunity to extend and enhance your Paediatric skills by working along side our skilled and experienced team of Paediatric Nurses.
Main duties of the job
At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care.
As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice.
We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Manager team, Paediatric Matrons, Paediatric Practice Educators, and a dedicated Paediatric Workforce Lead. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Skills & abilities
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry
Clifford bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-NM-B5-5874490-H
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