Job summary 1 x hoursWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated children's nurse to join our team within The James Cook University Hospital Children and Young People Emergency Department.Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's established nursing procedures.
Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved.
Main duties of the job Care of the Paediatric patient up to 18yrs within our new and developing area which included the Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.We provided care from the arrival in the Department until discharge or transfer.
We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who are forward thinking and keen to develop their knowledge and skills in this area.
In return we will support on-going professional development by way of full preceptorship and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical skills.Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and share a commitment to team working.Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential.Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.
You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers.
This programme aims toExplore leadership within the NHSPromote Trust Values and BehavioursDevelop your Leadership effectiveness and skillsPractitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your roleAfter you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing & Midwifery Council Level 1 Registration in Children's Nursing Current NMC Registration Desirable Recognisable teaching qualification Experience Essential Experience working within an acute or community setting Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
Experience of utilising evidence-based practice.
Knowledge Essential Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
Desirable Awareness of quality and audit indicators