We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Registered Childrens nurses to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This role is part time, working 24 hours per week, usually over 3 days.
The department delivers over 34,000 appointments per year, running a combined total of 19.5 days per week from 5 different sites at:
1. University Hospital North Durham (UHND)
2. Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)
3. Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)
4. Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)
5. Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)
Main duties of the job
In addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and a range of other professionals from Paediatrics and other care groups, you'll be performing/supporting a wide range of clinical investigations/procedures, including:
1. Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)
2. Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per week
3. Nurse led allergy skin prick testing
4. Oral food challenges
5. Patient education and the development of emergency care plans
6. Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations
7. Administration of monoclonal antibodies
8. Endocrine tests
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Job description
Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new skills.
This is a Trustwide role. The base is Bishop Auckland Hospital, however there will be the requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
* Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)
Experience
Essential
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
* Experience working in Childrens Outpatients
* Safeguarding children experience
* Previous nursing experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
* Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
* Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
* Ability to manage own workload
* Good IT skills
Desirable
* Competent in skin prick testing
Qualifications
Essential
* RN (Child)
* Evidence of continuing professional development/ study
Desirable
* Venepuncture training and competence
* Mentorship/ teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
* Health related diploma/degree
Special Requirements
Essential
* Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
* Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
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