Level 9 Medical Ward looks after children and young people with a wide range of medical conditions including oncology, diabetes, respiratory conditions, mental health and cystic fibrosis. The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will be able to lead, influence and deliver effective care. They will take charge of the ward caring for children and young people with nursing needs. They will have a responsibility for ensuring care is coordinated and resources are used effectively. Ensuring the highest quality, effective and compassionate patient care is received by the child, young person and their families/carers whilst on the unit. Excellent, holistic and individualised nursing care will be delivered through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and National policies, procedures, values and behaviours. Promoting a supportive learning environment in which to supervise and mentor student nurses, paediatric Nursery Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will act as an advocate whilst demonstrating effective communication and listening skills which are age appropriate for the child and young person. Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include the daily running of the ward, supported by the ward manager and clinical educator whilst additionally taking own workload. The post holder will be expected to manage flow within the hospital, discharges and support junior members of the nursing team, whilst also assisting the ward manager in audits, appraisals and sickness management, link role and deputy management. Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job include the daily running of the ward, supported by the ward manager and clinical educator whilst additionally taking own workload. The post holder will be expected to manage flow within the hospital, discharges and support junior members of the nursing team, whilst also assisting the ward manager in audits, appraisals and sickness management, link role and deputy management. Person Specification
Registered Children's Nurse Experience of more than two years working with children Qualified Assessor PILS Experience of further educational training Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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