The Paediatric Emergency Department is looking for a junior sister/charge nurse to join a friendly, dynamic and comprehensive team.

You will be responsible for leading a team of nurses under the supervision of the Senior Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to lead the shifts in the absence of the Senior Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Frimley Park Hospital's Paediatric Emergency Department currently sees almost 30,000 children per year between the ages of 0-17 with varying needs ranging from minor injuries and illnesses to trauma and resus.

However we have local and national reputation for delivering a consistently high standard of clinical care, which we are extremely proud of. We believe, in part, it is due to the focus on the training and development that we offer to our staff.

With a dedicated practice development lead and staff nurse development programme providing you support in learning and developing key areas such as emergency nurse skills. Alongside both internal and external opportunities to develop leadership skills, ED specialist course and departmental SIM.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment of care needs on a wide range of different paediatric conditions that present to the Emergency Department.

On a shift-by-shift basis, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients along their critical pathway, reporting any variance from the pathway.

Have the ability to co-ordinate a shift as the nurse in charge being responsible for managing a team and ensuring patients receive safe care.

Take named responsibility for co-ordinating individual patient's discharge From the Emergency Department.

Ensure that all nursing practice within the clinical area complies with Trust Nursing policies and procedures.

To comply at all times with the NMC Code of Conduct.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please do refer to the job description and job specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Child Nurse Bsc or equivalent
• Current NMC registration
• Post registration Emergency Care module or equivalent

Desirable

• Leadership course i.e yellow belt, ACLP

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• Experienced as Senior Band 5 in Emergency Care
• Experienced in supervising ED Team
• Ability to manage complex situations, prioritise workload effectively, and implement effective solutions

Desirable

• Co-ordinator in charge course
• Experienced as a shift leader. Allocate staff appropriately to create a safe and effective skill mix

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Supporting learners in practice (SLIP) or equivalent mentorship course
• Completed RCN level 1 competencies book (band 5 book)
• Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and oral
• Competent to clinically provide nursing care in all areas

Desirable

• Completed ESI competency or equivalent
• Knowledge of EPR systems

Special requirements

Essential

• PILS
• Flexible approach to own working including working unsocial hours reflexive to departmental requirements

Desirable

• APLS

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

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