Band 5 - Paediatric Staff Nurse, Starfish Ward
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Starfish Ward. We are very proud of our teams and the great quality care we give to our children and families. We are equally proud of our record of developing our nursing teams from newly qualified nurses all the way to senior nurses. We value our nurses and demonstrate that with a robust development plan regardless of grade. We provide high quality care for children with a variety of medical and surgical needs.
Main Duties of the Job
Starfish Ward is a 20 bedded acute children's ward with a two bed high dependency unit. Our philosophy is that a well supported workforce who is motivated will give excellent care for the families in our area.
Applicants should hold their Paediatrics qualification and NMC registration.
Job Responsibilities
1. To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family-centred care to the children and their families.
2. To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
3. To support the senior sister in managing the clinical area, including management of staff, acting as team leader, including addressing staff developmental needs through IPR.
4. To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward / Unit Manager.
5. The post holder could be required to work on any site where HPT provide acute services for children, according to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* RSCN/RN CHILD
* Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English.
* Evidence of professional development
* Degree/Diploma in Children's Nursing.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Child protection issues
* An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E
* Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing
* Awareness of equality and diversity
* Basic knowledge of computers
* Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents
* Have undertaken PILS/APLs Knowledge of leadership
Experience
* Experience at Band 5 in an acute paediatric setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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