James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Staff Nurse to work within the established Children's Community Nursing Team to support children within the community who receive Total Parental Nutrition as well as working within the general team.
Band 6 nurse to work within the Children's Community Nursing Team.
The post holder will be required to work Monday - Friday to meet the needs of the service ensuring safe, family-centered care for all those who are cared for in the specialty.
Main duties of the job
1. To work within the Children's Community Nursing Team and hold a case load of children and young people (CYP) with complex medical needs.
2. To ensure the care plan from the nutritional team/family is up to date and followed for the children that require TPN.
3. To commence and disconnect TPN whilst the child is at school as required.
4. To obtain required bloods and organise any IV therapies to ensure the child's condition is managed correctly.
5. To work closely and maintain a good working relationship with the specialist team at Addenbrookes and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
6. To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team liaising/communicating as necessary and supervising support staff.
7. To maintain Health and Safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.
About us
The paediatric service within The James Paget University Trust provides care to children within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* RSCN/RN child
* Management/Team leading qualification
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience of shift coordination in an acute setting within the last 3 years.
* Paediatric nursing experience in a community setting.
Skills
* Ability to work confidently and autonomously.
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata.
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