Paediatric Staff Nurse

23 hours per week (weekday and weekend shifts, days and nights) Permanent Closing Date: 28th November 2024 Interview Date: TBC This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients. Takes charge of the ward as delegated by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for a specified period of time. Acts as a Team Leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and learner nurses in the ward team. Assists the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of preceptorship of newly qualifies staff, returning to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication ex cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Job responsibilities Undertake and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patients where appropriate. Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift. Ensure that all staff working within the Policies, Procedures of the Trust in line with NMC Guidance Positive attitude to continuing professional education in order to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective nursing practice. Maintaining standards by ensuring that evidenced based practice underpins all nursing inventions. Participate in Trust Appraisal system Liaises with Ward/Department Team, other Wards and Departments as appropriate to ensure patients receive optimum care. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification Qualification and Professional Training RSCN/ RN Child Branch / RN/ RN Adult Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty Teaching qualification Diploma Leadership Development Experience and Knowledge Evidence of continuing professional development Experience within the specialty Experience of Research Management Experience of audit and resource Skills and Abilities Report writing skills Critical analytical skills Ability to motivate others Good organization Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge a professional judgment Frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable Ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort, pushing trolleys, transferring patients Personal Qualities Ability to have positive working relationships Good health record Proven leadership skills Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines Evidence based practice Experience of using evidence based practice To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively Deal with the emotional stress arising Other To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr