Job summary UHB Paediatrics 0-16 years: Where a passion and career come together If you are a qualified Paediatric Nurse with acute Paediatric experience then a job within our Children's High Dependency Team at UHB could be the job you are looking for UHB have a large, Paediatric service ran by a friendly, dynamic, talented team of professionals; we deliver high quality, compassionate care to the local community and beyond. We strive to provide a positive patient experience in a safe environment and we actively promote a family centred approach in the delivery of care. We have a 4 bedded Level 2 HDU at Heartlands Hospital and a HDU stabilisation bed at Good Hope hospital. Our team work across both sites to provide HDU care to all children and work collaboratively as an established multi-disciplinary team. Children may present with unexpected serious illness, have had a deterioration of chronic illness, been admitted for complicated surgery or are stepping down from ITU, you will be responsible for providing safe and effective nursing care to these children and support your colleagues. We value our workforce and provide development opportunities that will enable you to achieve your potential. If you are an experienced nurse who is passionate about providing high quality critical care then please get in touch We operate a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern but are willing to discuss flexible working if this is important for your work, life balance. Main duties of the job As a band 5 Nurse working for the Paediatric High Dependency service across Heartlands & Good Hope Hospital, you will join a highly skilled, established team caring for critically ill children at UHB. As a staff nurse you will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for delivering safe, compassionate, person centred care. You are required to demonstrate evidence based nursing care that respects and maintains dignity and human rights. You will be skilled in the assessment of patient care needs, recognising deterioration, escalating safely and appropriately. You will plan and implement programmes of care, delivering treatment and evaluating care without direct supervision. You must be able to communicate effectively and maintain high quality records. You will work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and adhere to the NMC Code. We promote a family centred care approach to nursing and collaborate closely with parents, carers and their children when planning and delivering care. The post holder will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity. They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees and agencies, service users, their carer's and families. We expect all of our nurses to promote a positive attitude and be a professional role model. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9001235YS Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Experience Essential Experience of working with children in an acute secondary NHS care setting/emergency care/ critical care setting. Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence Experience of working independently and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others Experience as a practice supervisor / assessor to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Experience Essential Experience of working with children in an acute secondary NHS care setting/emergency care/ critical care setting. Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence Experience of working independently and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others Experience as a practice supervisor / assessor to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)