EXCITING FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PAEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT UNIT
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly assessment unit as a paediatric outreach nurse. This is a new post to ensure care is provided closer to home and the post holder will be visiting children who have recently been discharged at home to provide support and any follow up care.
This is an exciting time as we develop a strong nursing team to develop our paediatric assessment unit. We are looking for qualified paediatric nurses to ensure outstanding care is given to all children by working with our paediatric community services to ensure care is given where appropriate at home and the team on the paediatric assessment unit who will be involved in implementing these pathways as well visiting children and families at home within their role. The post holder will also be visible on the paediatric assessment area for support to staff and ensure early discharge when appropriate.
Main duties of the job
We offer a 6-month probationary period with two weeks supernumerary period (option to extend if needed), and a full trust induction inclusive of training specific to paediatrics. We encourage and support staff to maintain and enhance skills by offering programmes such as APLS and days catered towards the safe stabilisation of the critically ill child run alongside critical care operational delivery network. Other specific, enhanced programmes are encouraged.
We are always seeking ways to improve the standard of our learning environment and we do this through our close relationship with The University of Huddersfield supporting both pre and post graduate students. We encourage all staff members to complete the mentorship course offered to them.
In our last CQC report the trust scored overall a result of good, with services for Children and Young People scoring good in all domains. We are proud of this result and believe this is due to not only the high standard of care we provide for all our patients, but due to the close and supportive bond we have developed as a team. We are also the first CHKS accredited paediatric service in the UK.
Applications from experienced paediatric nurses welcomed. Flexible working hours are available and encouraged with this post. Rotation to the inpatient ward areas is also available.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an advanced and successful trust with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
We are incredibly proud of the care we provide to children at Calderdale and Huddersfield- patient experience is always at the forefront of our agenda and we are always keen to look at how to improve the care we provide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about caring for babies, children and young people aged 0-16 years.
You will be required to be forward thinking and ambitious in your approach to care and be proactive to improve the hospital experience for patients and their families.
Within the trust you will have the opportunity to work alongside many specialities in paediatrics including inpatient services, emergency department, outpatients clinic, Childrens Community Nursing team, Paediatric Diabetes Team and the specialist nursing team.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
* Current NMC registration
* Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
* Mentorship or equivalent
* Evidence of study at degree level
* Recent safeguarding training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Understanding of the need for confidentiality awareness at all times.
* Updated research and evidence-based practice
* Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
* Data Protection
* Sound basic knowledge/awareness of infection control
* Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
* Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
* Organisational abilities
* Basic IT skills
Desirable
* Clinical experience within NHS
* Able to demonstrate awareness or evidence of clinical governance
* Acute Paediatrics
* Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
* Counselling
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Pleasant/friendly manner
* Flexible approach
* Ability to work under pressure
* Enthusiastic
* Self-motivated
* Ability to work as part of a team
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale Royal Infirmary
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
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