Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
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Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated Children's Sister who will be working with an amazing multidisciplinary team, including youth workers, mental health teams, and safeguarding nurses. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team assisting in providing high quality paediatric care and excellent patient experience.
The post holder will be responsible for providing safe and effective care to all children (aged 0 - 18) requiring admission on the Children's Unit/Paediatric Assessment Unit.
You are also responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes, assessment, and implementation of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing safe and effective care to children and young people without direct supervision, ensuring the day-to-day management of the unit meets service needs. The post holder will ensure that all staff management will be completed in a timely way.
About Us
STAR VALUES Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
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Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients' individualised needs.
- Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
- To support the nurse in charge with the day-to-day planning, the delivery of a high-quality nursing service, and the continuous improvement of that service.
- SBAR multidisciplinary team on the clinical condition of patients using the PEWs (Paediatric Early Warning Scores).
- Co-ordinate the effective admission, transfer, and discharge of individual children in line with Trust policy.
- Act as advocate for the children in their care and ensure the voice of the child is heard.
- Adhere to the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that know and practice enables children to be safeguarded.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications Essential
- First level Registered Children's Nurse
- Current/Live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Safeguarding Level 3 course
- Mentorship/Supervision Course
Desirable
- EPALS
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development or other training relevant to role
Experience Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and preceptorship
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Competent in all aspects of acute paediatric nursing including HDU
Desirable
- Management experience
- Participation in audit and research
Knowledge Essential
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- Good team member, able to complement group dynamics and work autonomously.
- Flexible approach to work and routine shift patterns and area of work
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so
- To have knowledge of, and follow local policies and procedures regarding acting appropriately to protect vulnerable adults and children at risk
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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