Sister/Charge Nurse Paediatric Assessment Unit
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team. Superpowers include ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.
Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated paediatric nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care to the children of Preston and surrounding area? The Paediatric Assessment unit has an opportunity for either a band 6 or band 5 with relevant experience to join our team. We can offer an induction package with a ward based educator. The Trust also offers a package of health and well-being support to all staff.
Main duties of the job
We are a small team but are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybody's input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.
You will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the unit and will work closely with the ward manager. The role is both a clinical role and a leadership role and as such you will be responsible for staff appraisals, the completion of the off duty in line with Trust policy, liaising with the clinical educator regarding training, managing sickness and absence, and performance management.
Job responsibilities
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
* Provide leadership, coordination, and support to team members on each shift
* Link with Ward 8, ED, and Day Case Coordinators to ensure patient flow is maintained
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care
* Ensure all relevant referrals are completed, such as safeguarding, health visiting, and children's community team
* Act as an appraiser for team members, developing the future workforce
* Maintain standards and encourage continuous improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Appropriate NMC Registration
* RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
* Diploma in Nursing
* NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
* Evidence of continuing education or development
* Level 3 Safeguarding
* Degree
* APLS/EPALS
* Experience of using Manchester triage system.
Knowledge & Experience
* Awareness of changes within Nursing Practice
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
* Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
* Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality or willingness to expand clinical role e.g. venepuncture and cannulation
* Knowledge of ethical issues
* Knowledge of Leadership and Management
* Research and development
* Understanding of CQC standards and Processes
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.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager - Paediatric Assessment Unit
£37,338 to £44,962 a year, per annum, pro rata
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