Staff Nurse Paediatric Day Care

Department: Paediatrics

Band 5 �29,970 - �36,483 per annum pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Children's Nurse to join our team to work in Paediatric Day Care to deliver high quality care for patients that require treatments and investigations which are not suitable for an outpatient setting, such as Sedated MRI's, Infusions and Endocrine Tests.

If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse and are interested in apply for this role, you will need to have submitted your registration for your Paediatric NMC pin. If you have applied for an Adult NMC pin, unfortunately we cannot consider you for this role.

The successful applicant will be expected to work across all of our Paediatric areas and they will be supported by our experienced team of Senior Paediatric Nurses and our Paediatric Practice Development Team.

Interview dates: w/c 2nd September 2024

Main duties of the job

Across every area of the Paediatric Unit we continually strive, as a multi-disciplinary team, to offer high quality, evidenced based and holistic care to all of our children.

We believe that we have much to offer any candidate who joins our team. Indeed we recognise that it's also about you!!As a Unit we have an active preceptorship and an exciting education programme and we encourage all staff to undertake internal and external courses to ensure their continued development. Opportunities include internal and external study days and University based courses such as Mentorship, Caring for children with Cancer or Diabetes, and Paediatric High Dependency modules.

About us

MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in conjunction with other staff as a member of a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standard of service for patients and families and accept responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Clinical

• To provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
• To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility.

Professional

• To at all times demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, (2010).
• Is required to have a working knowledge of the Childrens National Service Framework (2004) and understand the nursing responsibilities in relation to this publication.

Management

• To promote effective communication, between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
• To ensure planned care and treatments are carried out effectively by the team members delegated these tasks.

Education

• To take personal responsibility for own development and updating to ensure that they meet the requirements of their individual KSF outline.
• To attend training in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and have regular updates in line with Trust Policy

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child
• Evidence of recent appropriate clinical practice
• EPLS/PILS or equivalent

Desirable

• Successfully completed a programme of study relevant to the delivery of day care services or has relevant transferable skills with a plan to undertake specialist qualification
• Evidence of clinical experience within the day care field
• Practice/assessor training
• HDU module or equivalent
• Research Knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience post qualification
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Detailed experience in facilitation/ teaching

Desirable

• Knowledge of current policies relating to best practice within day care services
• Experience of successful change management

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team
• Ability to develop relevant examination and clinical skills in speciality, to have transferable skills that support this role
• Demonstrates ability to place child and family at centre of care
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork

Desirable

• Excellent consultation skills, able to assess, plan and implement care, supporting informed choice and gaining consent
• Good facilitation/ presentation, teaching and assessing skills
• Knowledge of relevant quality issues
• Expert clinical skills in speciality

Personal and people development

Essential

• Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Team player

Communication

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good communication skills with children and families
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
• Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
• Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Day Care Unit

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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430-WC6455242-A