The Paediatric Assessment Unit is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Paediatric Band 5 nurse to join an already established team to help develop the service offered. This currently sees patients referred for clinical assessment and/or treatment of surgical, medical, or orthopaedic conditions from various sources, including GP's, A&E, and Community Midwives.
Southend's Paediatric Assessment Unit is a dedicated and friendly team committed to continuous improvements in the service. The Band 5 Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service and the highest quality care to patients.
This includes assessing, planning, delivery, and evaluation of Paediatric care for children and young people attending the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) from initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the inpatient ward. The Band 5 nurse will have a structured orientation and receive ongoing support to assist with progression within the role.
The appointable applicant will need to be a Registered Nurse Child/Register Sick Children's Nurse.
The main duties of the Paediatric Band 5 role in PAU include:
1. Assessing, planning, and evaluating safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children, and teenagers throughout the assessment unit.
2. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic individualised nursing care.
It is an essential requirement that the nurse will take reasonable care of the cleanliness of their working environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly ensuring that appropriate hand hygiene practices are used at all times.
The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
It is expected that the Nurse, as a reflective practitioner, will continue to develop their own capabilities and nursing knowledge in line with the trusts career pathway where education is supported. The Nurse will ensure they maintain an up-to-date portfolio of evidence.
Please note that this role will include working shift patterns including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers. We look forward to your application. Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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