Job summary PLEASE DO NO APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP AS THIS IS A BANK POSITION.
The Paediatric Department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust consists of a 21 bedded General Paediatric Ward, which takes medical, surgical (including day case) and high dependency patients.
A busy 6 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit, an integrated Community Children's team and Children's Outpatients department.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic, motivated children's nurses who are able to work autonomously as well as part of a team; who is keen to develop and assist us to take the service forward.We require an individual with a team working approach who will be flexible to our service needs and passionate about delivering high quality care.
In return we will offer a structured development package and the opportunity to be a valued member of our team.As and when required About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents.
Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services.
The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading.
Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional.
We are committed to investing in our workforce RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM Job description Job responsibilities Undertake the provision of nursing care with support from senior colleagues.
May develop the skills and competencies to perform additional skills.
Will assist in the supervision of junior nursing staff and, where applicable, the teaching of learner nurses.
Will be acquired to participate in the implementation of audit and quality initiatives.
Act in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the professions.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse with Current NMC Registration Experience Essential oExperience working within an acute paediatric nursing environment Knowledge and Skills Essential oAbility to write clearly and legibly.
Can articulate well with good listening skills oMust demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post must be conversant with nursing aspects of the specialty Must demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses and areas of development