The Paediatric Assessment Unit at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trusts is an area for Children and Young People (C& YP) who are acutely unwell, needing a period of observation following admission from the Children's Emergency Department, which is co-located in the Emergency Department.

We are in the process of changing the pathway for C& YP in this area, in line with the RCPCH Standards for Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit (2017). We plan to use the area for C& YP with acute illness, injury or other urgent referrals from clinicians, where patients can have an assessment, investigations, treatment and observation. It is a short stay unit with the expectation for either admission or discharge within 24 hours.

We are looking to recruit band 6 nurses who are motivated to work in a fast paced, busy environment in the first phases of this developing service. You will have experience working in an acute paediatric environment, emergency situations and be enthusiastic in providing quality care to C& YP. You will have shift management experience, be willing to develop your leaderships skills further as the service grows and promote clinical excellence within our team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit band 6 nurses who are motivated to work in a fast paced, busy environment in the first phases of this developing service. You will have experience working in an acute paediatric environment, emergency situations and be enthusiastic in providing quality care to C& YP. You will have shift management experience, be willing to develop your leaderships skills further as the service grows and promote clinical excellence within our team.

We have a friendly team of paediatric nurses supported by paediatric consultants, paediatric advanced nurse practitioners, and care support workers. We also have a dedicated paediatric development team within Children's Services and can offer a range of learning and development opportunities to support you whilst working at West Herts:

Triage and first assessment

Venepuncture and cannulation

PILS and APLS

Critical Care Development course

Trauma Level 1 competencies

IV and Central Access course

Specialist study days such as diabetes and oncology

Speciality Link roles to support the unit

Trust leadership and development course

The unit works closely with the Children's Emergency Department and there is the opportunity to work across both Paediatric Assessment Unit and the Children's Emergency Department for further development if requested.

Please note that candidates should be a registered

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and

Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Mentorship
• Evidence of ongoing development related to speciality
• ILS

Desirable

• BSC Adult/child Nursing
• Alert course

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as a Senior Nurse level (Band 5) in a ward setting
• Experience in mentoring, assessing and coaching
• Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working
• An awareness of relevant political & professional issues in health care

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute setting

Desirable

• Managerial skills as a deputy sister/charge nurse.

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

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