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NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Part time
Job ref: 409-7095073
Site: Whiston Hospital
Town: Prescot
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 29/04/2025
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly Paediatric nursing teams.
The Paediatric Department consists of a team of experienced and dedicated Nursing and Medical staff providing care to approximately 6000 children per year, in addition to approximately 800 children admitted for surgical procedures.
Ward 3F provides 25 in-patient beds, including our 2-bed state-of-the-art dedicated high dependency (HDU) facility. An 8-bedded Children’s Assessment Unit (CHOBS) is co-located alongside the Paediatric Emergency Department, along with a dedicated Paediatric Phlebotomy service and Children’s Dressing Clinic.
The Hospital at Home nursing team provides an early discharge service for children and young people who do not require 24-hour medical care.
Applications are welcome from:
* Registered children’s nurses with significant post-registration neonatal or paediatric experience working within an acute hospital setting.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of the Children's Barred Lists is required for this position.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible, in association with the team leader, for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
* To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, formulate and review individual patient care plans, and act as ‘named nurse’ or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager.
* To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
* To contribute to the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
* Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
* Internal rotations onto night duty and twilight shifts are required.
* To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
* Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Children’s Nurse with current NMC Registration.
* Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent.
* APLS Certified.
* RGN (Adult) with current NMC Registration.
* Evidence of ongoing relevant education at Master Level.
Other
* Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development.
* Flexible and adaptable approach.
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent time management, record management, and organisational skills.
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role.
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Children procedures.
* Awareness of the national agenda for children including Children’s NSF; Every Child Matters.
* Working Knowledge of and ability to implement Child Protection/Safeguarding policies, Child in Need procedures, Common Assessment Framework.
* Evidence of an area of particular interest relevant to general paediatrics e.g. breastfeeding, high dependency, infection control, pain, mental health, asthma, diabetes, young people.
* Post-registration experience in Paediatrics.
* Significant post-registration experience within an acute hospital setting in Paediatrics.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application or require any disability reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk.
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
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