Band 6- Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team in the Children's Emergency Department (CED).The Children's Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Childrens Emergency and urgent care pathways.
It has a dedicated 2 bedded resuscitation area within the department and is part of the major trauma network.
CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours.
There is also an urgent treatment centre on site.We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants.
The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Emergency Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner service.
There is also support from the paediatric practice education team.We are seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the department, meeting the needs of all our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care.
Main duties of the job The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team.
Support the management of paediatric patient flow out of CED.The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the department, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national standards and local policy.On a shift-by-shift basis co-ordinate appropriate staffing across Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.Work collaboratively with all nursing and medical teams in the department and paediatric inpatient areas.The post holder should have previous experience of working in a busy and fast paced ED environment, have the ability to communicate with different teams and continually adapt to a changing environment.Post holder would take on link role responsibility dependant on personal preferences (trauma, bereavement, risk assessment & audit and student mentoring and support).
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model.Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward.Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.
Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential RSCN/RN CHILD Evidence of a good command of written and spoken English.
Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Degree in Children's Nursing Mentorship course Leadership course or willingness to undertake.
Knowledge Essential Have undertaken APLS or willingness to undertake within 3 months.
Knowledge of Child protection issues Level 3 safeguarding training An understanding of the philosophy of paediatric care & Paediatric A&E Managerial / leadership experience Familiar with current emergency nursing practice, national targets and escalation.
Demonstrate knowledge of policy affecting health and the public sector in emergency nursing.
Awareness of current research and developments within paediatric nursing Awareness of equality and diversity Awareness of governance and incident reporting Understanding of CQC standards and audit process Desirable Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents Paediatric emergency course Roster management Recruitment experience Experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 within a paediatric clinical acute environment.
Previous experience in emergency nursing Demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group Experience of shift co-ordination Supervision of junior staff and interest in teaching Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
Desirable Broad experience of Children's nursing.
-
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department.The post holder will be working cross sites at Watford General Hospital and St Alban's City Hospital.The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.Have...
-
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Woodland Neonatal Unit, at Watford General Hospital.We are looking for full time or part time Band 6 Neonatal Nurses, who want to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.The Woodland Neonatal Unit at...
-
Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Safari Day Unit
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit ?Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses onlyWe are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants.The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from...
-
Band 3 - Ward Clerk/Administrator, Ced/Pau
3 days ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, efficient team player to work within the Children's Emergency Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit as an administrator / Ward Clerk.The successful candidate will work full time ( hours per week), Monday-Friday, and will carry out administrative tasks relating to the smooth and efficient...
-
Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Pau
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary We are looking for enthusiastic newly qualified nurses seeking to join our friendly dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Paediatric Assessment Unit.The Paediatric Assessment Unit at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trusts is an area for children and young people who are acutely unwell, needing a period of observation following admission...
-
Band 6 - Senior Radiographer, Radiology
3 days ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary We have full-time and part-time opportunities for Band 6 cross sectional Radiographers to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.The roles are fixed term for 12 months from March 2025.Radiographers will work to our 24/7 shift system model, which include long days allowing for some days off in the...
-
Staff Nurse
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Nhs Professionals Limited Full timeJob summary By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England,as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.Main duties of the job Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests...
-
Community Nurse
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd Full timeWe are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to in Watford .This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes or community settings, supporting them to maintain independence and achieve their healthcare goals.
-
Community Nurse
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd Full timeWe are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to in Watford .This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes or community settings, supporting them to maintain independence and achieve their healthcare goals.You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing a range of nursing...
-
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated nurse to join our Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team.You will work as part of a team of Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and will also work effectively as an autonomous practitioner.You will be a vital core member of the colorectal...
-
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary A rewarding rolehas arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated nurse to join our Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team.You will work as part of a team of Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and will also work effectively as an autonomous practitioner.You will be a vital core member of the colorectal...
-
Band 4 -Nursing Associate, Starfish
1 week ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary **This is a pre nursing role** If you are a trained nurse/registered - please do not apply.We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing associate to join our Starfish Ward.To apply for this role you must be on the NMC register as a nursing associate.Starfish Ward is a paediatric inpatient ward for 0-16 years.Our patients may have...
-
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Totally Full timeEmergency Nurse Practitioner - Watford UTC Watford UTC - Watford General Hospital - Urgent Care, 60 Vicarage Road, Watford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom 20 November 2024 About the role... We have opportunities for Emergency Care Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners to join our team on a permanent basis, based at our Urgent Treatment Centre...
-
Community Nurse
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full timeJob summary CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Nurse to join our Community Adult Planned Care team based in Watford.The team consists of Community Nurses, District Nurses, Community Paramedics,...
-
Community Nurse
3 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd Full timeWe are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to in Watford .This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes or community settings, supporting them to maintain independence and achieve their healthcare goals.You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing a range of nursing...
-
Band 8A
3 hours ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeWe are looking for a dynamic individual to become the Lead Nurse of our Endoscopy service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.We are looking for a senior nurse who has a passion for Endoscopy and wants the opportunity to lead a strong department and develop the future strategy for Endoscopy.The Lead Nurse for Endoscopy is accountable for the...
-
Band 8A
3 days ago
Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full timeJob summary We are looking for a dynamic individual to become the Lead Nurse of our Endoscopy service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.We are looking for a senior nurse who has a passion for Endoscopy and wants the opportunity to lead a strong department and develop the future strategy for Endoscopy.The Lead Nurse for Endoscopy is...
-
Totally | Emergency Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Totally Full timeEmergency Nurse Practitioner - Watford UTC Watford UTC - Watford General Hospital - Urgent Care, 60 Vicarage Road, Watford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom 20 November 2024 About the role... We have opportunities for Emergency Care Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners to join our team on a permanent basis, based at our Urgent Treatment Centre...
-
Waterford, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Partnership University Full timeMain duties of the job To provide high quality, comprehensive speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilitiesTo manage a caseload using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings To provide this service to those who present with...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
Waterford, United Kingdom Nurseplus Full timeSalary: £23.02 - £42.03 per hour, weekly pay* Reference: WATFORD/RNQ/RAY/DN About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, we're all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff.We're big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.We're a close-knit...
