Main area: Paediatric Emergency Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Grade Band 6
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays)
Job ref: 344-9304QEH
Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: QEQM
Town: MARGATE
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata if applicable
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 21/03/2025
Paediatric Charge Nurse/Junior Sister
Band 6
Job overview
Responsible for the assessment of clients both adult and paediatric entering the Emergency Department, prioritisation of treatment, delivery of care and evaluation.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, the post holder will be overall in charge of the department on a shift basis.
Main duties of the job
1. To work in all areas of the department as required, in line with need and own scope of competence.
2. To demonstrate specialist emergency care expertise underpinned by theory and incorporate evidence-based practice.
3. To maintain accountability and demonstrate skills in undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with emergency care needs without supervision.
4. To take responsibility for the accurate assimilation, interpretation, and reporting of clinical data in relation to emergency care patients and take appropriate action.
5. To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients, acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required.
6. To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care.
7. To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectively.
Just some of the duties.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
Person specification
Clinical skills and experience
* Minimum of 3 years post registration experience; at least 2 years within an Emergency Department.
* Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice.
* Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
* Experience of delivering presentations.
Personal/professional attributes
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others.
Qualifications
* Registered Children’s Nurse.
* Intravenous accreditation.
* Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent.
* Specialist paediatric ED or critical care course ILS/ALS/APLS or equivalent.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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