Job Description

Band 5






Main area
Childrens Emergency Department
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (minimum 23 hours)
Job ref
164-5826632


Site
QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
\xc2\xa328,407 - \xc2\xa334,581 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2023 23:59


Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for registered children\xe2\x80\x99s nurses, or adult trained nurses with significant emergency department experience, to join our dynamic, forward thinking and highly professional team working minimum 23 hours per week. NUH is a Major Trauma Centre covering the East Midlands. Our busy Children\'s Emergency Department sees 45,000 paediatric patients a year and works closely with the Adult Emergency Department and the Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital. Registered children\'s nurses must have 6 months experience post qualifying We have just expanded our department to include a dedicated resus area for children. You will receive a comprehensive induction with opportunity for ongoing practical and academic development.
Main duties of the job To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes tailored to the requirements of individual children/young people. To carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards. To report to medical and/or senior nursing staff on the condition and progress of children/young people. To be aware of the need for confidentiality both with the written and spoken word. To keep abreast of developments in the care and treatment of children/young people in order to be able to carry out your duties competently and efficiently.
Working for our organisation With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. The chance to be part of a friendly, highly motivated multi-disciplinary team. The opportunity to be at the forefront of our regional Major Trauma Centre. Training opportunities relevant to your post. Excellent career progression opportunities . Membership of the Faculty of Emergency Nursing (FEN) is encouraged, access to FEN continued professional development (CPD) webinars is supported and the opportunity to undertake FEN academically accredited units and qualifications is facilitated. Career pathway in emergency nursing through the FEN programmes under pinning opportunities for promotion and progression.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full and person specification documents attached to this advert. To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing ward policies and in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all policies and procedures. To be prepared to take charge of a ward occasionally in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility, but maintain a similar style of management to ensure continuity. To comply with Health and Safety policies with particular regard to the rules and procedures carried out in the event of a fire. To be aware of your role with regard to the Drug Custody and Administration Code of Practice. To report all accidents and untoward incidents to the Nurse in charge of the Ward. To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in introducing new members of the staff to their duties. To supervise newly appointed qualified staff and demonstrate procedures as required. To support the work of student nurses, reporting their progress to the Sister or Charge Nurse. This role is full internal rotation
Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cWe are here for you\xe2\x80\x9d behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Registered nurse child branch with minimum 6 months experience or Adult nurse with significant experience in emergency care

Desirable criteria

• Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
• Have or willing to undertake a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
• Possession of a Mentoring Course
• Completion of all local competency packages.
• Diploma or degree in health related studies

Experience
Essential criteria

• Supervision of non-registered staff and students

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in emergency care (this can include as a student)
• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
• Evidence of ability to mentor

Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills \xe2\x80\x93 e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and word
• Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS

Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
• Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Demonstrate effective resource management

Physical skills
Essential criteria

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of moving and handling training

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria

• Flexible and adaptable
• Enhanced CRB clearance
• caring
• Enthusiastic and well motivated
• confidence

___________________________________________________________________________________ Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers. Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are \xe2\x80\x98at risk\xe2\x80\x99 of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad. ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (\xc2\xa341.90 for enhanced and \xc2\xa321.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month\xe2\x80\x99s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.