Job summary
Do you have a passion for leading the delivery of high-standard Paediatric emergency services in a place where your skills are valued?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Emergency Team and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. As our new Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, you will continue to develop further your skills and leadership confidence under the guidance of an inspiring team.
Hinchingbrooke Hospital has an emergency department and children's inpatient and outpatient services. The city is accessible by road or rail located within easy commute distance from London, Cambridge, Leicester or Birmingham.
Our amazing team will assist you in managing your daily duties and responsibilities while rotating between the Urgent Treatment Centre and the Emergency Department. Our ED acts as a single point of access for all emergencies offering treatment to more than 100,000 patients per year. We serve a diverse population that is reflected in our workforce.
Teamwork and communication skills are essential. A multidisciplinary team formed of paediatric registered nurses, paediatric resuscitation specialists, nurse practitioners and advanced clinical practitioners will guide and support you.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
We will offer you a £1,000 welcome bonus in recognition of choosing to join #TeamNWAngliaFT.
You will ensure the delivery of high-quality care for infants, children and young people who attend the Emergency Department in conjunction with the ED/Paediatric team, Clinical teams, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
You will support and guide the development of the team and services to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our patients and their families while encouraging a positive patient experience.
As a leader, you will be a role model to junior staff members providing clinical supervision and support to the team. You will also, be supporting a multi-disciplinary team in different areas of the Emergency Care setting as required.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for additional information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
11. Registered Nurse (Child) / RNC
12. PILS Trained
13. 2 Years' experience working in ED or acute medical admission area
14. Ability to comprehensively assess children and a working knowledge of Manchester Triage
15. Teaching/Mentorship qualification or working towards
16. PILS trained
17. 4 years post registration experience
Desirable
18. Degree in Paediatric Nursing
19. Post registration additional courses ( HDU course)
20. Completion of or working towards a leadership programme
21. APLS/EPLS TNCC/ATNC HMIMMS
Experience/Knowledge/ Skills/Ability
Essential
22. Sufficient experience in caring for the acutely unwell child and clinical skills including: o Cannulation/venepuncture o Competence in leading and supporting a team o Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment o Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area. o Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
23. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
24. Practical teaching experience formally or informally
25. Link Nurse Role
26. Participation in change management project
27. Experience of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.