Registered Paediatric Nurse

Job summary

Are you a Registered Children's Nurse/Paramedic who enjoys working in a fast past and demanding environment? Are you seeking a position where you can develop your skills in the assessment and care of children with a range of clinical conditions?

This is an exciting time to join the Paediatric EDTeam as we are looking to expand our Paediatric Nursing Team within the Emergency Department at Kettering General Hospital.

We are seeking both full and part time Registered Children's Nursesto join our team.

The Emergency Department is an exciting and unpredictable place of work, the nature and the pace of the job can change dramatically. If you are dynamic, caring and a professional individual who enjoys a challenge then this could be the job for you!

Key aspects of the role include:oBeing responsible for the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient centred care, by prioritising patients using your expert clinical knowledge. Skilled in assessment, planning, implementation and the re-evaluation of care, you will guide the patient through their journey in the department. oBeing responsible for ensuring the environment and equipment is clean, maintained, tidy and well stocked, confirming the department is prepared for every eventuality. You will act at all times in accordance within the codes of your governing bodies (NMC) and local standards of care and policies.

Main duties of the job

The department offers a wide range of emergency services including minor injuries, adult, children's and a level 2 trauma unit. You will work the majority of your shifts within the Paediatric area of the Emergency Department but at times you will support other areas within the Emergency Department and across the trusts Paediatric Services which will enable you to develop your specialist skill set and knowledge base.

This post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Children's Nurse / Nursing Assosciate
• Diploma / Degree

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification / Practice Supervisior or Assessor
• Leadership Qualification
• EPLS / ATNC / APLS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous healthcare experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of experience looking after children in health care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in ED, Assessment Unit or Critical Care Setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of experience with child protection

Desirable

• Evidence of experience with mental health issues