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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Job share
28.5 hours per week
Job ref
177-ELEC-6582714
Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospital
Town
Gorleston
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/09/2024 23:59

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Children's Community Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. 
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: 
 
  • Putting patients first
  • Aiming to get it right 
  • Recognising that everybody counts
  • Doing everything openly and honestly

 
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Staff Nurse to work within the established Children's Community Nursing Team to support children within the community who receive Total Parental Nutrition as well as working within the general team.

Band 6 nurse to work within the Children's Community Nursing Team.

The post holder will be required to work  Monday - Friday to meet the needs of the service ensuring safe, family centered care for all those who are cared for in the specialty.

Main duties of the job

 

To work within the Childrens community  Nursing Team and hold a case load of CYP's with complex medical needs

To ensure the care plan from the nutritional team/ family is up to date and followed for the children that require TPN

To commence and disconnect TPN whilst the child is at school as required

To administer IV replacement fluids as required

To obtain required bloods and organise any IV therapies to ensure the child’s condition is managed correctly.

To work closely and maintain a good working relationship with specialist team at Addenbrookes and the wider multi-disciplinary team

To  be  an  active  member  of  the  multidisciplinary  team  liaising/communicating  as necessary and supervising support staff

To maintain Health and Safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.

Working for our organisation

The paediatric service within The James Paget University Trust provides care care to children within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria
  • RSCN/RN child
Desirable criteria
  • Management/ Team leading qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience of shift coordination in an acute setting within the last 3 years
Desirable criteria
  • Paediatric nursing experience in community setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work confidently and autonomously

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementCare Leaver CovenantCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Maxine Howes
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01493 453175
Additional information

Lisa King- paediatric matron [email protected] 01493 452184

 

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