Senior Pediatric Nurse

3 weeks ago

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Medway NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Senior Pediatric Nurse - Children's Healthcare Unit

Care Division: Women & Children's Services

Grade: 5

Temporary Position for Maternity Leave

We are seeking a Senior Pediatric Nurse who aligns with our mission to provide the Best of Care through the Best People, and possesses the enthusiasm to advance our services, ensuring that our organization remains the preferred choice for both patients and staff.

Our facility is a bustling District General Hospital (DGH) catering to the healthcare needs of the Medway and Swale communities. We take pride in being the first Trust in Kent to achieve foundation trust status.

Key Responsibilities

Our pediatric nursing team is growing, led by our Head of Nursing for Children and Young People, who plays a vital role in guaranteeing that children and young people receive exceptional care across all service areas. Here, you will have continuous opportunities for learning and professional development, ensuring your skills remain current.

You will receive support from Clinical Nurse Educators, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and Governance Managers, alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team and a dedicated corporate training and development unit. We offer in-house leadership programs and collaborate with various universities to facilitate your academic progression and career development.

Our core values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, and Together. It is essential that you understand and embody these values throughout your application process and your tenure with us.

We are committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies ensure that all candidates are treated equitably at every stage of the recruitment process.

To be part of our exciting future and join our team, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

About Our Organization

At Medway, we take pride in our collaborative approach to achieving our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant. Our culture and values are the driving force behind our organization.

Our Trust is an excellent choice for individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

The NHS is committed to flexible working arrangements, and we strive to accommodate your needs while ensuring optimal service delivery. We offer various flexible working options; please discuss your preferences with us, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

All our permanent and fixed-term employees enjoy a range of benefits, including access to a gym, a comprehensive health and wellbeing program, an on-site nursery, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

We actively seek to attract, recruit, and retain top talent and welcome applications from underrepresented groups to support our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

All staff at Medway adhere to the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies regarding the protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patient care needs, planning care programs, and implementing and evaluating these programs with minimal supervision. Occasionally, you will oversee the ward and supervise junior staff members.

You will play a crucial role in enhancing practices within the ward, working independently and autonomously, and being accountable for your professional conduct while promoting dignity and human rights through person-centered care principles.

You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing assessments, care planning, implementation, interventions, and evaluations for patients from admission to discharge.

You will apply your knowledge across various procedures and practices, supported by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

You will advocate for patients, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery and compliance with NHS standards and relevant guidelines.

You will ensure that patients receive high-quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, respecting their customs, religious beliefs, and values.

Please note that while we recommend full vaccination against Covid-19 for applicants, it is no longer a mandatory requirement.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Child) on the NMC register
  • Appropriate qualifications for the specialty area
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current knowledge of clinical and professional issues
  • Understanding of Evidence-Based Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working independently and as part of a team
  • Relevant experience in the specialty area
  • Experience coordinating a shift.
  • Participation in or evidence of completion of preceptorship
  • Ability to administer intravenous drug therapy or willingness to pursue this
  • Supervision of junior staff members.

Values-Based Question

Essential

  • Provide an example of a time when you went above and beyond to assist someone.

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