To deliver high standards of care in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment.
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers in haemodialysis.
To positively contribute to the achievement of local (ward/unit) and Trust wide objectives.
After a period of preceptorship and development - To supervise and teach junior staff and students, and to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior colleagues.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Previous Paediatric Nursing Experience Is Essential
Plan, implement and evaluate care in relation to the needs of children and their families.
Work effectively as part of the multi-professional team.
Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed at all times, taking corrective action when necessary and adhering to reporting and escalating mechanisms to ensure concerns are raised promptly and appropriately.
Demonstrate sound knowledge and skills of the relevant specialty, and achieve specialty specific competencies as directed by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
Assist in ensuring a safe and effective ward/clinical environment by actively participating in clinical audit and quality initiatives.
Contribute to the effective use of equipment and resources.
To inform, collaborate and work closely with the Ward Sister in support of service activity.
To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional team to co-ordinate all aspects of family centred care.
To work in partnership with the children and their families and other health care professionals.
To encourage and facilitate an effective communication network by participation in staff meetings and accessing information.
To communicate effectively with all members of the clinical team in respect of the progress of staff development.
To actively promote and reinforce educational and learning opportunities.
Staff member will be trained on the electronic program called Taurus and must be deemed competent.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners, FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Saifa Choudhury Job title: Haemodialysis Unit Manager Email address: saifa.choudhury@nhs.net Telephone number: 01213339204
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