Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/11/2024 23:59
Staff Nurse Children's Outpatients
Band 5
Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse RSCN/Child Branch
28.5 hours per week, Children’s Outpatient Department
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.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be professional, enthusiastic, well-motivated and 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
Working for our organisation
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:
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviours
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
* 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Children's Nurse
* Nursing Diploma/Degree
* Current NMC registration
Knowledge & 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.
* Good information technology skills with a basic knowledge of Hospital systems.
Experience
* Recent experience of working with Children and Young People.
* Recent experience working within an acute or community healthcare setting.
Personal Attributes
* 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 Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Name: Maxine Stephens
Job title: Department Manager
Email address: maxine.stephens@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01642 835870
Additional information: Ext 55870
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone: 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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