This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced paediatric staff nurses to join our well-established team. We currently have a full-time permanent post and will consider applications from Adult Nurses with an interest in Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
There are few things more rewarding than working with children, particularly when you know you are making a difference to their future. Dolphin and Lion is a 44-bed acute paediatric ward with a designated High Dependency Unit and designated Oncology beds. The unit cares for children and young people 0-16 years of age with a variety of medical and surgical conditions including ENT, orthopaedic, and shared care oncology. Our purpose-built ward offers family-centered care and a pleasant supportive learning environment. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, enthusiasm to progress, and a highly motivated team player. We can offer commitment to your personal and professional development and a comprehensive preceptorship package. We also have the advantage of a ward-based Practice Educator who works closely with all staff to promote learning opportunities. In addition, we also offer external development with opportunities to participate in academic modules relating to Mentorship, Care of the Critically Ill Child (HDU), and Chemotherapy Administration. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to work at times in our other Paediatric services which include Paediatrics ED and Neonatal Unit.
About us
The City of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play, providing excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Our values Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be, and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Participates in Clinical Governance to maintain and improve standards of patient care.
* Work as a role model in placing the patients experience at the core of service delivery.
* Assist in the monitoring and auditing of the quality of care through a range of strategies, including risk management incident reporting, complaints, research and effectiveness monitoring, and clinical audit.
* Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues.
* Contributes to the development of the service.
* Demonstrates commitment to the vision and objectives of the clinical area.
* Work with Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budget.
* Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill mix and appropriate caseload management at all times.
* Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety, and security of self and others in the work area.
* Assists in the identification and assessment of risks in work activities.
* Help to develop strategies to manage these effectively.
* Work within risk management/ occupational standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Child) or studying towards a recognised nursing degree in children's nursing.
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a paediatric ward.
* Experience in a care environment dealing with children.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Reading
RG1 5AN
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