Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatrics
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Job Opportunity: Band 6 Paediatric Trained Nurse or Experienced Band 5
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Paediatric trained nurse or experienced band 5 to join our enthusiastic team and friendly new purpose-built department and become part of our supportive family.
Role Overview
If you are a Registered Children's Nurse with a positive attitude to ensuring children receive the best possible care, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Junior Sister/Charge nurse, you will be expected to regularly lead the shift and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of the Unit manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
- Conduct the comprehensive assessment of a child’s nursing requirements.
- Undertake the essential nursing assessment of the child, taking into account all the activities of daily living.
- Undertake triage and relevant risk assessments to inform the care needs of the child.
- Recognise the significance of the observations made and use these to develop an initial nursing assessment.
- Devise a plan of care, based on the nursing assessment, taking into account the medical prescription. Do this with the co-operation of the parent/guardian and the child, within the limitations set by their stage of development and medical condition.
- Review the effectiveness of the care provided, and where appropriate, initiate any action that may be required.
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Working Environment
This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E, and leadership skills in a friendly, fast-paced, dynamic environment. The post holder will be expected to work part of a 24/7 roster.
Why Join Us?
- Short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
- A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Our Commitment
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Our Vision and Values
- Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
- Mission: To provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- CARE values: Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, and Enable.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jo Leverton or Poppy Blischke
- Job Title: Paediatric Sister
- Email Address: jo.leverton@nhs.net or Poppy.blischke@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01296 315216
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