30 Hours per week permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Surgery & Trauma Ward based at The James Cook University Hospital to employ a Band 6 Ward Sister.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated children's nurse to join our team within The James Cook University Hospital. The Paediatric areas at The James Cook University Hospital include a Paediatric medical ward, trauma/surgical ward, Paediatric Decisions Unit, Paediatric Critical Care Unit and a Paediatric Outpatient Department.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver planned, direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's established nursing procedures. Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved.

We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who share our goal. In return we will support on-going professional development by way of full preceptorship and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical skills.

Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and share a commitment to team working.

Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential.

This job advert will close if sufficient applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:-

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration (child subpart)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of utilising evidence-based practice.
• Experience of working within an acute or community setting.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working

Desirable

• PILS/PLS/APLS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
• Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work.
• Courage to raise concerns and challenge practices.
• High level of motivation.
• Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to the development of self and others. Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Flexible approach to working hours, to meet the needs of the service.
• Access to transport, as required for this nursing role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and interpersonal skills.
• IT and numeracy skills.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

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328-WAC-6658341