Band 5 Staff Nurse Experienced

Job overview

To deliver high standards of care in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carer's in haemodialysis

To positively contribute to the achievement of local (ward/unit) and Trust wide objectives

After a period of preceptorship and development - To supervise and teach junior staff and students, and to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior colleagues

To adhere to Trust policies and procedures

This job is a band 5 nursing position primarily to work on haemodialysis

Previous paediatric nursing experience is essential

Main duties of the job

Plan, implement and evaluate care in relation to the needs of children and their families

Work effectively as part of the multi-professional team

Ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed at all times, taking corrective action when necessary and adhering to reporting and escalating mechanisms to ensure concerns are raised promptly and appropriately

Demonstrate sound knowledge and skills of the relevant specialty, and achieve specialty specific competencies as directed by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Assist in ensuring a safe and effective ward/clinical environment by actively participating in clinical audit and quality initiatives

Contribute to the effective use of equipment and resources

To inform, collaborate and work closely with the Ward Sister in support of service activity

To communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional team to co-ordinate all aspects of family centred care

To work in partnership with the children and their families and other health care professionals

To encourage and facilitate an effective communication network by participation in staff meetings and accessing information.

To communicate effectively with all members of the clinical team in respect of the progress of staff development

To actively promote and reinforce educational and learning opportunities Staff member will be trained on the electronic program  called Taurus and must be deemed competent.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

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