Childrens Nursing Associate-Childrens ED and Observation Unit
Band 4
Main area: Paediatrics Grade: Band 4 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift pattern) Job ref: 434-SCS6703245-A Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town: Aylesbury Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59 Be part of our BHT family Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868. Job overview
Following the development of a state of the art children's emergency department and observation unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate nursing associate to join our friendly team and work in first class facilities. This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and leadership skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment. You are a registered nursing associate with a professional approach to delivering high quality, patient focused care. Our Children’s Practice Development Nurse works as part of the nursing team to provide support for your orientation and ongoing professional development. Please note that short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request. Main duties of the job
To provide direct patient care to an allocated group of children or young people, including undertaking all required patient observations and reporting any results outside of normal parameters to the nurse in charge or your named supervisor. Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people patients, and their families. Establish and maintain effective communication with children, young people and their families. To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping. Communicate with children and young people and their families about their care and what is expected to happen and answer any general enquiries signposting them to facilities should this be required. To follow the treatment plan for children and young people and administer medication where appropriate and within scope of professional practice. To maintain confidentiality about the child/young people’s admission and treatment at all times. To be fully aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department. Working for our organisation
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https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? • Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. • Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. • A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. • We aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person specification
Qualifications
NMC Registration Experience
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for the practice contained within The Code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate care professional for expert help. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Understand the requirements for NMC professional revalidation. Skills and Abilities
Ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Ability to problem solve. Ability to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision. Ability to write basic reports. Understands the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies. Ability to teach/support less qualified carers/learners. Basic Computer/keyboard skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision. Enthusiastic, conscientious and sympathetic. Ability to adapt to change. Proven ability to keep information confidential. Evidence of CPD. Experience of integrated care delivery. PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges:
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. Name: Jo Leverton or Poppy Blischke Job title: Paediatric Sisters Email address: jo.leverton@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296 315216
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Band 4
Main area: Paediatrics Grade: Band 4 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift pattern) Job ref: 434-SCS6703245-A Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town: Aylesbury Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59 Be part of our BHT family Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868. Job overview
Following the development of a state of the art children's emergency department and observation unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate nursing associate to join our friendly team and work in first class facilities. This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and leadership skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment. You are a registered nursing associate with a professional approach to delivering high quality, patient focused care. Our Children’s Practice Development Nurse works as part of the nursing team to provide support for your orientation and ongoing professional development. Please note that short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request. Main duties of the job
To provide direct patient care to an allocated group of children or young people, including undertaking all required patient observations and reporting any results outside of normal parameters to the nurse in charge or your named supervisor. Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people patients, and their families. Establish and maintain effective communication with children, young people and their families. To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping. Communicate with children and young people and their families about their care and what is expected to happen and answer any general enquiries signposting them to facilities should this be required. To follow the treatment plan for children and young people and administer medication where appropriate and within scope of professional practice. To maintain confidentiality about the child/young people’s admission and treatment at all times. To be fully aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department. Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? • Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. • Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. • A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. • We aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person specification
Qualifications
NMC Registration Experience
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for the practice contained within The Code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate care professional for expert help. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Understand the requirements for NMC professional revalidation. Skills and Abilities
Ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Ability to problem solve. Ability to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision. Ability to write basic reports. Understands the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies. Ability to teach/support less qualified carers/learners. Basic Computer/keyboard skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision. Enthusiastic, conscientious and sympathetic. Ability to adapt to change. Proven ability to keep information confidential. Evidence of CPD. Experience of integrated care delivery. PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges:
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. Name: Jo Leverton or Poppy Blischke Job title: Paediatric Sisters Email address: jo.leverton@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296 315216
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