• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-24-0231?language=en&page=99&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has risen for registered paediatric nurses to work alongside experienced Children's nurses in the Paediatric Assessment Area of University Hospital of North Durham, providing excellent care to children and young people. We are looking for paediatric nurses who are looking to work in a fast paced Assesment Area.

  There will be opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, through training and development provided. You will be supported by the existing medical and nursing team to deliver high quality care to children and young people who require urgent treatment. The focus we have in our department is family centered care

  Main duties of the job

  1. In conjunction with the Paediatric Assessment Area Manager and Matron ensure that standards of care for the paediatric service are delivered to a high level and that these are regularly monitored and appropriately adapted in light of proven research findings and new developments.

  2. Work alongside paediatric nurse, Doctors and other members of the MDT to deliver high quality care.

  3.Provide enhanced clinical skills in the care of children with short and long term health care needs within a hospital setting

  4.Provide relevant nursing advice both within and outside the profession as appropriate.

  5.Assess, develop and implement care plans in conjunction with other professionals and parents/carers

  6.Guide and supervise nursing and support staff in the organisation, delivery and recording of client care.

  About us

  If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

  You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

  We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

  We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Date posted

  26 February 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9439-24-0231

  Job locations

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This post entails providing excellent care to children and young people within the Paediatric Assessment Area and Emergency department of UHND.

  TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK

  Patients, public and staff have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

  Working together for patients

  Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

  Respect and Dignity. We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

  Commitment to quality of care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

  Compassion. We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

  Improving lives. We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

  Everyone counts. We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

  All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

  Duty of Candour

  All employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been made

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This post entails providing excellent care to children and young people within the Paediatric Assessment Area and Emergency department of UHND.

  TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK

  Patients, public and staff have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

  Working together for patients

  Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

  Respect and Dignity. We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

  Commitment to quality of care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

  Compassion. We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

  Improving lives. We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

  Everyone counts. We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

  All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

  Duty of Candour

  All employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been made

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RSCN / RN (Child or Adult) Level 1
  • Health related diploma/degree
  • Safeguarding training

  Desirable

  • ENB 998/997. Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice. FLIP or equivalent.
  • ILS,ALS,EPLS,PILS

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Shift Work
  • Mixture of Days/Nights and Weekends
  • Current evidence of working with acutely ill children and families, with up to date knowledge and skills within general paediatrics

  Desirable

  • Participation in quality development and quality assurance activities.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to asses, plan, implement and evalute nursing care for patients in the emergancy department
  • Maintain accurate nursing record
  • Continuing professional development
  • Recent Paediatric Experience.

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal Skills.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work under own initiative, demonstrate direction and meet deadlines.
  • Collabrative working
  • Prioritising workload/organisational Skills
  • Willingness to expand role
  • Continuing Professional Development.

  Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge of Emergancy
  • Department performance targets
  • An understanding and knowledge of the management of common paediatric medical and surgical conditions

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • NMC Registration (Child/Adult)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RSCN / RN (Child or Adult) Level 1
  • Health related diploma/degree
  • Safeguarding training

  Desirable

  • ENB 998/997. Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice. FLIP or equivalent.
  • ILS,ALS,EPLS,PILS

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Shift Work
  • Mixture of Days/Nights and Weekends
  • Current evidence of working with acutely ill children and families, with up to date knowledge and skills within general paediatrics

  Desirable

  • Participation in quality development and quality assurance activities.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to asses, plan, implement and evalute nursing care for patients in the emergancy department
  • Maintain accurate nursing record
  • Continuing professional development
  • Recent Paediatric Experience.

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal Skills.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work under own initiative, demonstrate direction and meet deadlines.
  • Collabrative working
  • Prioritising workload/organisational Skills
  • Willingness to expand role
  • Continuing Professional Development.

  Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge of Emergancy
  • Department performance targets
  • An understanding and knowledge of the management of common paediatric medical and surgical conditions

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • NMC Registration (Child/Adult)

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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