Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse ready to take the next step in their leadership career to join our developing Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care service.
As a Band 6, you will have the opportunity to take a key role in leading and shaping an evolving service, supporting and developing our growing workforce and helping to drive improvements in patient flow and experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, is passionate about service development and wants to build their leadership skills while having a real influence on the future of Paediatric SDEC.
Main duties of the jobThe unit cares for children and young people 0-16 years of age referred by a GP, the emergency department(A&E), surgical teams, paediatric teams, the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) or following a recent discharge from a hospital ward
We are looking for an experienced and motivated nurse with
strong leadership and excellent communication skills, who can confidently coordinate the service, support and develop junior colleagues, and work effectively across the wider multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic about driving service improvement and supporting the continued development of Paediatric SDEC.We also have the advantage of a ward-based Practice Educator who works closely with all staff to promote learning opportunities. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to work at times in our other Paediatric services which includes Paediatrics ED and Neonatal Unit.
About usDiversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job responsibilities- Actively participates in and supports Clinical Governance, taking responsibility for maintaining and improving standards of patient care within the clinical area.
- Acts as a positive clinical role model, ensuring that the child, young person and family experience remains central to service delivery and decision-making.
- Supports and leads the monitoring and evaluation of quality and safety, including incident reporting, risk management, complaints, patient feedback, clinical audit, research and effectiveness monitoring.
- Identifies areas of concern, escalates appropriately and contributes to the development and implementation of actions and service improvements arising from incidents, audits and patient feedback.
- Demonstrates commitment to the vision and objectives of the clinical area and actively contributes to the ongoing development of the service.
- Works alongside the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the effective and responsible use of available financial and staffing resources, with an understanding of budgetary responsibilities.
- Takes responsibility for coordinating the clinical area when required, ensuring appropriate skill mix, safe staffing, effective caseload management and appropriate allocation of resources according to patient acuity and service demand.
- Provides leadership, support and clinical advice to junior members of the nursing team, acting as a point of escalation and promoting a positive learning and safety culture.
- Takes an active role in maintaining the health, safety and security of patients, staff and visitors, identifying and assessing risks within the clinical environment and implementing appropriate actions to minimise these.
- Demonstrates an understanding of relevant risk management, occupational health and health and safety requirements, ensuring concerns are appropriately managed, documented and escalated.
- Works collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and supports change and innovation, contributing to the continued development and expansion of the service.
Person SpecificationEssential- Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN/RN Child) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Significant post-registration experience in a paediatric acute care setting, with the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based, family-centred care for children and young people.
- Demonstrable leadership and supervisory experience, including coordinating a clinical area or shift, supporting junior staff and students, and contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
Desirable- Experience in a Paediatric SDEC or managing a busy and changing shift
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement, clinical audit, research, or service development initiatives, with the ability to implement evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.
- Competent in paediatric venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation, or willing to undertake training and achieve competency within an agreed timeframe.
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Paediatric Ambulatory Care Sister
Natasha Slatter
natasha.slatter@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
07899890086
