Band 5 Paedaitric Staff Nurse – Emergency Department

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE: If you a Band 5 staff nurse currently working for the trust and looking to move to another area, please go to http://uhbpolicies/documents/internal-lateral-transfer-of-post-holders.htm to access our transfer process

Are you an experienced or newly qualified children's nurse looking to challenge yourself in a supportive, diverse Emergency Department?

If you have answered yes then University Hospitals Birmingham Trust is the Trust for you.

Paediatrics is part of UHB which is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. We are an extremely friendly team, who are passionate about staff engagement & compassionate care.

We are seeking paediatric nurses who are passionate, dynamic and forward thinking to join our children's speciality. Our paediatric emergency services at UHB provide care to a diverse population across three sites at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.

We offer a supportive foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses or if you are experienced and seeking a new challenge then we will support and develop you to achieve your full potential.

We have full time positions available within the Paediatric Emergency Department at Heartlands.

For further information please contact /Maria Kenny/Maxine Tomlinson on 0121 424 0481

Main duties, tasks & skills required

*To be fully aware of local policies and procedures and those for the Trust

*To be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.

*To deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualised patient care.

*To participate in Health Education.

*To report on care given, to other members of staff, communicating changes as they occur.

*To liaise with other health care professionals.

*To be aware of and respect the patient's rights for confidentiality.

*To be conversant with the 'Code of Professional Conduct' in duties.

*To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.

*To supervise student/learner nurses and healthcare assistant nurses in the giving of patient care.

*To be aware of Area Child Protection Committee policies and procedures and take appropriate action to Safeguarding children.

*All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager

Educational

*To participate in the demonstration of procedures to qualified, healthcare assistant staff and nursing students.

*To supervise student/leaner nurses and demonstrate skills as a mentor providing a good learning environment

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered Nursing Associate ( E )

Level 5 Foundation Degree In Health &

Care associated with Nursing Associate

training ( E)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and

cross agency work environment under

appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team ( E)

Experience of providing and receiving complex

sensitive information ( E )

Experience of Clinical Audit (D)

Experience of managing / prioritising own case

load / workload, using initiative (E)

Competent in a range of clinical skills and

practices relevant to the scope of practice

Application

form

Portfolio review

Interview

Page 10 of 12

required (E)

Experience in delegating duties to others ( E)

Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and

development needs, seeking advice where

appropriate ( E )

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Maxine Tomlinson 

Maxine.tomlinson@uhb.nhs.uk 

01214240481