Job summary Band 5 Staff Nurse RSCN/Child Branch 28.5 hours per week, Children's Outpatient Department Agenda for Change terms and conditions Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Outpatient Department based at James Cook University Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Children's Nurse to join our team. We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who share our goal. In return we will support ongoing professional development by way of full preceptorship (if required) and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical skills. Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver planned, direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's established nursing procedures. Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. Main duties of the job Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be professional, enthusiastic, well-motivated and a share a commitment to team working. The post holder will supervise the working of Health Care Assistants and support the training and assessment of Student Nurses. Main duties of the job will include: Measuring observations Chaperoning Administering medication Facilitating efficient running of clinics General nursing tasks Mentoring/teaching students Safeguarding Leadership About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-WAC-6674887 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse Nursing Diploma/Degree Current NMC registration Knowledge & Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to effectively prioritise and coordinate own workload. Commitment to evidence-based practice. Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct. Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Desirable Venepuncture skills Good information technology skills with a basic knowledge of Hospital systems Experience Essential Recent experience of working with Children and Young People. Recent experience working within an acute or community healthcare setting. Personal Attributes Essential Has a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices Able to work as part of a team Demonstrates a positive/professional image of the profession Is caring and compassionate Has a high level of personal motivation Has the courage to raise concerns and challenge practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse Nursing Diploma/Degree Current NMC registration Knowledge & Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to effectively prioritise and coordinate own workload. Commitment to evidence-based practice. Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct. Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Desirable Venepuncture skills Good information technology skills with a basic knowledge of Hospital systems Experience Essential Recent experience of working with Children and Young People. Recent experience working within an acute or community healthcare setting. Personal Attributes Essential Has a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices Able to work as part of a team Demonstrates a positive/professional image of the profession Is caring and compassionate Has a high level of personal motivation Has the courage to raise concerns and challenge practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)