Job summary
This is a fantastic time to join our vibrant andfriendly paediatric team as we are evolving and expanding the PaediatricEmergency Department at WRH. It is a busy department which offersextensive learning and development opportunities unique to an urgent caresetting.
We see a wide range of patients who require fast effectivenursing care which encompasses many fields of expertise and specialities,whilst maintaining a child friendly atmosphere, and ensuring the child is atthe centre of all we do. There are exciting times ahead as our paediatricteam increases, and due to move into a brand new department within the next fewmonths.
So if you want a new start, there couldn't be a better time to join us as we are currently offering new recruits a £1,000 joining bonus once you have completed two months work with us followed by a further £1,000 bonus after 12 months service (Terms and conditions apply and pro rata for part time staff).
Applicants must be an NMC Registered Nurse or be a student nurse who is due to qualify within the next 12 months.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the personspecification document which provides more detail about the essential anddesirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend youreview this document and use it when completing your application as thesecriteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For anoverview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description andMain Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-dayresponsibilities in more detail please read the full Role Profile documentattached.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
1. Best services for local people
2. Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
3. Best use of resources
4. Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Using your clinical experience andskills you will work with your Paediatric team as a named nurse to maintain accountabilityfor assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care withinthe framework of team Paediatric nursing.
Acting with compassion you willput children, young people and their parents at the centre of all you do.
You will communicate effectivelywith patients and their carers regarding their care and educate patients wherethere is a need.
You will communicate effectivelywith the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care.
You will show commitment tosustaining and developing your clinical competence and professional awareness.
You will provide supervision,support and education to unqualified staff and students.
This role will require you to workvariable hours in order to fulfil the needs of the department.
You will show courage by embracingnew ways of working and doing the right thing by the children and young people you care for,including speaking up when you have concerns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5. Registered RNC on sub part 1 of the professional NMC register
6. Can demonstrate a specific interest in children and young people nursing
Desirable
7. Experience as working on a Paediatric ward
Experience
Essential
8. Experience of working within a Paediatric department