Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The paediatric intensive care unit is seeking a Band 6 nurse to cover part time and full time hours. The unit has 9 intensive care beds and 4 high dependency beds. Your role will be to manage the unit in the absence of a senior nurse. We are looking for a committed paediatric nurse with leadership and organisational skills with a vision to provide a quality service and to maximise a positive patient experience.
Development opportunities at a local level are actively encouraged and you will be supported in gaining relevant qualifications to your role and career progression.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for competently providing safe and effective care, without direct supervision, to critically ill or injured children requiring all levels of high dependency / intensive care (Level 1, 2 and 3). Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Participate in the supervision, teaching, assessment and appraisal of pre and post registration staff. Participate in the development and continuous service provision of children's services offering advice and support to the clinical areas.
Regularly co-ordinate the management of the nursing care delivered, taking charge of PICU/PHDU in the absence of a Lead Nurse for PICU and PHDU. Demonstrate leadership ability.
Undertake bed management of the children's areas on a rota basis when the bed manager is not available.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN (Child)/ RN NMC registration with relevant Paediatric experience
* Relevant post registration paediatric critical care qualification (equivalent to ENB 415)
* Evidence of degree level study or equivalent
* Child protection training
* Relevant teaching and assessing / mentorship course
* Advanced level child protection training
* Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level
Experience
* Evidence of delivery, and supervision of learners in the delivery, of evidenced based nursing care to level 1, 2 and 3 patients without supervision, at Band 5 to children in a paediatric intensive care setting
* Evidence of assessment, planning, set-up and delivery of advanced ventilation in the form of HFOV, Nitric Oxide and Renal Replacement Therapy
* Evidence of experience in retrievals
* Supervision and teaching of staff in delivery of Haemofiltration / High Frequency Oscillation / NO therapy
Knowledge
* Works within the boundaries of government directives and professional nursing issues
* Evidence of current paediatric nursing skills and knowledge.
* Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing
Skills
* Competent to lead others in the care of children and their families in a safe and effective manner without direct supervision
* Advocate of paediatric nursing
* Evidence of excellent team work
* Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
* To be willing to undertake Mentoring and Mentor Module relevant to job banding and as required by your Line Manager.
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.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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