Staff Nurse - ED Paediatrics

Job overview

We are currently recruiting a Band 5 Paediatric nurse, to work within our Paediatric Emergency Department. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual committed to excellent patient experience and care, to join our team.

We have a 24 hour paediatric ED, located within the main adult ED department.

We encourage staff to develop both clinically and managerially and we provide a comprehensive induction program, preceptorship and in-house training.

If you are looking to work within a friendly, dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues then this is the place to be. Good communication skills and a positive approach to work are essential.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of WHH Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
• To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care
• In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients
• To contribute towards developing and maintain a suitable and stimulating learning and environment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. To work In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients. To support the Paediatric team and the department to create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment, in which members of the team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.