In the event of excessive applications being received, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date; you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number, and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible, this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE: It is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic registered children’s nurses to join us in working as part of the paediatric nursing team at QE Gateshead. The post holder will work as part of the nursing team within the Pea Pod, day unit, and outpatient area to ensure high-quality care is delivered to children and their families/carers requiring specialist support and advice throughout their pathway. It will be expected that the successful applicant will undertake any additional study and training that is required of them. In addition to internal shift pattern rotation, the successful applicant is expected to undertake a rotation between the departments. There will be many opportunities to work together with a range of staff inside and outside of the business unit; therefore, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and as a team member will be essential.
Successful candidates will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working in order to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities and skills to complement our existing team and improve services for patients, we look forward to hearing from you.
Candidates considering applying are strongly advised to contact the Ward Manager/Sister.
We currently have two twelve-month fixed term and one six-month fixed term vacancies available.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Main Duties of the Job
* Enthusiastic and flexible.
* Ability to work within a team or as an independent practitioner.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure area.
* Ability to form good relationships with children and their families.
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
* Previous experience caring for young people.
* Motivated and hard-working.
* Ability to carry out nursing assessments and observations.
* Recognition of the sick child.
The Paediatric team is a friendly, small team that excels in providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families.
Paediatric services at QE Gateshead encompass a number of varied care settings, including an emergency assessment and 24-hour short stay area within ECC (Pea Pod), a children’s day unit, and children’s outpatient services, including general paediatrics, community paediatrics, and specialist clinics. The service has a clear patient focus and a reputation for quality and excellence within the Business Unit.
We are based within the adult emergency care centre.
Paediatrics is part of the surgical business unit. The team comprises a senior sister, 4 junior sisters, staff nurses, health care assistants, and a nursery nurse. The team is supported by a matron and senior leadership team.
Working for Our Organisation
Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network, and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* To promote and deliver patient-centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
* To take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister.
* To deliver all aspects of care and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
* Responsible for the patient’s clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.
* To provide the highest standard of safe, effective, and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence-based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
* To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
* To provide clinical advice and support to the nursing and multi-professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
* To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge, and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
* To participate in Preceptorship/mentorship and development programmes.
This vacancy is part of our ‘refer a friend’ scheme; this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy, you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registered.
* Teaching and assessing Qualification.
Experience
* Recent experience with children and young people.
* Experience working in the emergency care setting.
Skills/Knowledge
* Taking and recording of observations.
* Recognition of the sick child.
* Up to date with current issues in paediatric nursing.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Organisational skills.
* Phlebotomy and cannulation.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible.
Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points-based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.
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.
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