To assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care needs of children and families/carers within the department in order to provide and maintain a high standard of informed and effective holistic care following a formal period of preceptorship.
To participate and contribute to the teaching requirements of the ward and department.
To contribute to the management of the nursing services by taking charge of the clinical area when required on an occasional basis if applicable to that clinical area.
To rotate to other clinical areas as requested, to meet the demands of the service and fulfil professional educational needs.
To participate in the development of clinical audit, ensuring that a prominent nursing contribution is made.
Main duties of the job
Will work within the context of this post in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) codes of practice and the University Hospital of North Midlands Trust policies, procedures, standards and guidance.
Keep abreast of issues related to the post and ensure that these are reflected in practice.
Maintain professional registrations with NMC and undertake appropriate clinical practice to maintain registrations.
Provide expert clinical advice to patients, families, staff, and visitors.
Participate in University Hospital of North Midlands Trust annual appraisal system.
Identify areas of professional development to meet the changing needs of the service user and in accordance with contemporary professional practice.
To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan. Ensure personal development links to Service Improvement and Divisional and Trust policies.
Participate in the preceptorship programme to meet the requirements of the NMC and the Trust Induction Policy for those acquiring new skills.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description or contact Jennie Brown, Senior Sister Children's Emergency Department.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Paediatric Nurse
* NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
* Has experience as a student or registered nurse/midwife in an Acute hospital setting
* Good communication skills
* Is able to recount/discuss the requirements for high standard of care
* Ability to use a computer
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Able to use own initiative
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Effective communication skills
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST46QG
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