Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Paediatric Nurse
Band 5 RNC
Job overview
Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance at an Assessment Centre on the 7th September 2024. We are not able to accomodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.
Do not apply unless you hold NMC registration or are a student nurse or have passed OSCE and NMC registration is processing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be shortlisted.
Are you a Registered Children's Nurse/Paramedic who enjoys working in a fast past and demanding environment? Are you seeking a position where you can develop your skills in the assessment and care of children with a range of clinical conditions?
We are seeking both full and part time Registered Children's Nurses to join our team.
Key aspects of the role include:
• Being responsible for the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient centred care, by prioritising patients using your expert clinical knowledge. Skilled in assessment, planning, implementation and the re-evaluation of care, you will guide the patient through their journey in the department.
• Being responsible for ensuring the environment and equipment is clean, maintained, tidy and well stocked, confirming the department is prepared for every eventuality. You will act at all times in accordance within the codes of your governing bodies (NMC) and local standards of care and policies.
Main duties of the job
The department offers a wide range of emergency services including minor injuries, adult, children’s and a level 2 trauma unit. You will work the majority of your shifts within the Paediatric area of the Emergency Department but at times you will support other areas within the Emergency Department and across the trusts Paediatric Services which will enable you to develop your specialist skill set and knowledge base.
This post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Children's Nurse / Nursing Assosciate
- Diploma / Degree
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Qualification / Practice Supervisior or Assessor
- Leadership Qualification
- EPLS / ATNC / APLS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous healthcare experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of experience looking after children in health care setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in ED, Assessment Unit or Critical Care Setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience with child protection
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of experience with mental health issues
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Skelham
- Job title
- Paediatric Emergency Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 492483
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