As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice. We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Ward Manager team, Paediatric Matrons, Paediatric Practice Educators, and a dedicated Paediatric Workforce Lead. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role. At UHCW we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first class care. Specific training relevant to this speciality will include Safety Interventions Training, CAMHS training as well as Oncology courses if not already completed. You will also be required to complete the European Paediatric Advanced Life Support course as the role requires you to be included on the paediatric bleep rota, supporting Paediatric Resus within the Childrens Emergency Department, and supporting other areas of the Paediatric Unit as required. The post holder will also be required to be included on the Paediatric Senior Nurse On-Call rota which supports the nursing team at weekends. 1.Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. 2. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Lead and participate in the investigation of complaints, concerns and serious incidents, ensuring learning from events is shared. 3. Undertake Paediatric bleep-holder responsibilities for the areas on a regular basis. 4. A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty. 5. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. 6. Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; complaints; appraisal; hospital bleep-holder responsibilities on a regular basis and patient flow. 7. Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and administration of invasive tests/procedures. 8. Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas. 9. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available. 10. To ensure the effective and efficient organisation of rotas to ensure patient safety using the E-roster system. Ensuring the appropriate skill mix resulting in possible deployment and use of all grades of staff within the postholders span of control. Be accountable for the level of temporary staffing usage and the associate expenditure. 11. Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need. 12. Regularly support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g breaking bad news or following an unexpected event. 13. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. 14. Work collaboratively with other senior nurses throughout the Trust as appropriate and promote the role of their speciality nursing to all stakeholders. 15. Foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach with internal and external MDTs and between all stakeholders. 16. 24 hour responsibility for the delivery of care needs of individual and groups of clients/service users. 17. The post holder will also be required to be included on the Paediatric Senior Nurse On-Call rota which supports the nursing team at weekends. 18. Deputise as appropriate for the Matron / line manager. For further details please see the attached job description.