Sister/Charge Nurse

3 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Full time

Job overview

Hello my name is Jessica Wolstenholme and I am the ward 8 manager. We have exciting opportunities for registered children's nurses of all levels of experience. You would be joining a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. 

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.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients and families, in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework Standards

We have a dedicated outreach team which manages care for children with enuresis, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, complex needs and acute care.

Working with others we have close links with the Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children’s Outpatients Department and Community Paediatric Service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and the CAMHS team. 

Working for our organisation

We can offer a preceptorship package for newly qualified staff, induction training and a ward based educator. The trust also offers a package of health and well -being support to all staff.

The unit includes a 26 bedded inpatient ward, 4 high dependency beds, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children’s day case unit and specialities include general paediatric medicine and surgery, ENT, max fax, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, neurology and shared care oncology.

We are a forward thinking team and have a number of exciting developments planned, we value the voice of staff as well as patients and there will be opportunities for involvement in shaping the future of the unit.

Our priority is patient safety and experience and we believe this is achieved by creating a positive experience for staff in the workplace.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.  Support and provide patient education and health promotion. Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through
appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of
duties carried out by junior staff. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to
health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and
guidelines.  Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to
improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure
seamless care.  Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a
timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for
documentation.  Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and
the organisation.  Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and
meeting the needs and choices of individuals.  Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant
with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. To participate in education and training of junior staff.  Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice. Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening.  Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then
report the outcome to line manager. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

Appropriate NMC registration Diploma in Nursing RNC Children’s Nursing Posts NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post Evidence of continnuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses

Desirable criteria

Degree

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Willing to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation Awareness of changes within Nursing practice Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures including safeguarding 1 Years previous paediatric ward/department

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of ethical issues Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality e.g. surgery Knowledge of Leadership and Management Research and Development Children’s emergency department experience

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