We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Registered Childrens nurses to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This role is part time, working 24 hours per week, usually over 3 days.

The department delivers over 34,000 appointments per year, running a combined total of 19.5 days per week from 5 different sites at:

University Hospital North Durham (UHND)

Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)

Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)

Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)

Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)

Main duties of the job

In addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and a range of other professionals from Paediatrics and other care groups, you'll be performing/supporting a wide range of clinical investigations/procedures, including:

Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)

Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per week

Nurse led allergy skin prick testing

Oral food challenges

Patient education and the development of emergency care plans

Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations

Administration of monoclonal antibodies

Endocrine tests

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new skills.

This is a Trustwide role. The base is Bishop Auckland Hospital, however there will be ther requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)

Experience

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
• Safeguarding children experience
• Previous nursing experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
• Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
• Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
• Ability to manage own workload
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Competent in skin prick testing

Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child)
• Evidence of continuing professional development/ study

Desirable

• Venepuncture training and competence
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
• Health related diploma/degree

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
• Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

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C9439-24-1131