Job summaryAre you a Nursing Associate, passionate about providing high-quality care to children and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team on Holly Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital on a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.
We are a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients and their families, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.Main duties of the jobWe are a 19 bedded ward comprising of 6 en-suite cubicles, 3 four bedded bays and one HDU room
We are a general paediatric ward receiving children from 0 - 18 years dependent on condition. We have a busy day surgery area within the ward and take up to 6 surgical patients per day. Our Paediatric Assessment Unit takes up to 9 patients and is where GP's and other health professionals can refer into for admissions and / or assessment, as well as taking patients on their journey from the Emergency Department.
Our nursing associates predominately work within our main ward and day surgery areas.
On top of all the great things that we have to offer, we also pride ourselves on development opportunities for the team in their own career development, skills and knowledge.
As part of this role you will be expected to rotate to Amazon Ward at Peterborough City Hospital when clinical need arises.
About usPriority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job responsibilities- Deliver high quality evidence based care.
- Ensure that patient care remains a priority in inter-professional practice and that referrals to the MDT are timely and discharge planning takes place.
- Be professionally accountable for your actions and omissions.
- Share best practice with colleagues and the wider MDT
- Ensure that you are individually aware of changes in guidelines and policies that impact on clinical practice.
- Maintain own professional registration complying with the professions standards and identify own development needs.
- Uphold the values and reputation of your profession and the Trust at all times.
- Be open and candid with all service users about all aspects of care andtreatment, including when any mistakes or harm have taken place.
- Have the courage to speak up and report where care, clinical practice,behaviours or values go against that as set by the NMC and the Trust
Please see Job Description for further information
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- Registered Nursing Associate with NMC
Desirable- Post registration teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability & responsibility, evidence based practice, reflective practice
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
Desirable- Experience of participating/undertaking audits
Key SkillsEssential- Verbal, non verbal and written communication
- Computer literate
- Ability to recognise the opportunity to teach and develop others
- Ability to work autonomously whilst within a team
DesirableOtherEssential- Demonstrates Trust's and own values
- Good attendance record and professional appearance and behaviour
KnowledgeEssential- Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to area
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
