Band 5 Staff Nurse RSCN/Child Branch

28.5 hours per week, Children's Outpatient Department

Agenda for Change terms and conditions Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Outpatient Department based at James Cook University Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Children's Nurse to join our team. 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 ongoing professional development by way of full preceptorship (if required) and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical skills.

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.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Main duties of the job

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

The post holder will supervise the working of Health Care Assistants and support the training and assessment of Student Nurses.

Main duties of the job will include:

• Measuring observations
• Chaperoning
• Administering medication
• Facilitating efficient running of clinics
• General nursing tasks
• Mentoring/teaching students
• Safeguarding
• Leadership

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Nursing Diploma/Degree
• Current NMC registration

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritise and coordinate own workload.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
• Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Good information technology skills with a basic knowledge of Hospital systems

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working with Children and Young People.
• Recent experience working within an acute or community healthcare setting.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Has a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices
• Able to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates a positive/professional image of the profession
• Is caring and compassionate
• Has a high level of personal motivation
• Has the courage to raise concerns and challenge practice

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

328-WAC-6674887