Job Summary
Do you have a passion for Paediatric Nursing and want to develop your career further within a Children's Unit in Ipswich Hospital? We are looking for experienced Paediatric Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. Our Paediatric Emergency Department & Assessment Unit are seeking to recruit an individual who is competent in the high dependency care of the acutely injured or unwell children and have emergency department skills and experience. Demonstrating good communication and a professional manner will be paramount in all aspects of your work, as well as a desire to identify, implement and evaluate new methods of work and patient care. This is a full-time post but for the right candidate, we will consider part-time hours. Main duties of the job
To assess and initiate safe and effective care to children presenting to the urgent care setting. To recognise a sick child and initiate immediate care as appropriate according to Trust Guidelines, policies and Protocols. Assist patients to fulfil the activities of daily living. Assist, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care in partnership with patients and relatives/carers. Accurately observe patient's condition and initiate appropriate action. Administer medication safely to patients, including IV and Controlled drugs. Actively participate in effective discharge planning. Maintain accurate, timely patient records and relevant data collection. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff. Communicate effectively with all members of the Multi professional team. Participate in patient/carer education e.g. advice about patient's condition/needs, health promotion in particular in relation to endocrine conditions. To safely use clinical equipment relevant to own work area. Have training to order investigations and blood tests within scope of practice. Undertake venepuncture and Cannulation as appropriate once trained. About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. Date posted: 15 January 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 432-HR2008-24 Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential RSCN/RN:Child (Part 8 or 15 of the NMC Register) Paediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (APLS/EPALS) High Dependency Care qualification - or willing to undertake. Desirable Leadership / management course (LEO) Evidence of recent safeguarding children course. Experience
Essential Proven experience at Band 5 Experience at coordinating Shifts Supervising and assessing students and junior members of the team. Desirable Evidence of RCN Emergency Department Competencies level 1 achieved (or equivalent) Enhanced role - eg venepuncture, cannulation. Evidence of involvement in identifying and implementing change to enhance service provision. Knowledge
Essential Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to children and young people Understanding and application of clinical governance Understanding of role and responsibility regarding the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Desirable Advanced Computer skills Experience of implementing and undertaking research and audit. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details
Employer name : East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address : Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Employer's website :
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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Do you have a passion for Paediatric Nursing and want to develop your career further within a Children's Unit in Ipswich Hospital? We are looking for experienced Paediatric Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. Our Paediatric Emergency Department & Assessment Unit are seeking to recruit an individual who is competent in the high dependency care of the acutely injured or unwell children and have emergency department skills and experience. Demonstrating good communication and a professional manner will be paramount in all aspects of your work, as well as a desire to identify, implement and evaluate new methods of work and patient care. This is a full-time post but for the right candidate, we will consider part-time hours. Main duties of the job
To assess and initiate safe and effective care to children presenting to the urgent care setting. To recognise a sick child and initiate immediate care as appropriate according to Trust Guidelines, policies and Protocols. Assist patients to fulfil the activities of daily living. Assist, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care in partnership with patients and relatives/carers. Accurately observe patient's condition and initiate appropriate action. Administer medication safely to patients, including IV and Controlled drugs. Actively participate in effective discharge planning. Maintain accurate, timely patient records and relevant data collection. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff. Communicate effectively with all members of the Multi professional team. Participate in patient/carer education e.g. advice about patient's condition/needs, health promotion in particular in relation to endocrine conditions. To safely use clinical equipment relevant to own work area. Have training to order investigations and blood tests within scope of practice. Undertake venepuncture and Cannulation as appropriate once trained. About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. Date posted: 15 January 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 432-HR2008-24 Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential RSCN/RN:Child (Part 8 or 15 of the NMC Register) Paediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (APLS/EPALS) High Dependency Care qualification - or willing to undertake. Desirable Leadership / management course (LEO) Evidence of recent safeguarding children course. Experience
Essential Proven experience at Band 5 Experience at coordinating Shifts Supervising and assessing students and junior members of the team. Desirable Evidence of RCN Emergency Department Competencies level 1 achieved (or equivalent) Enhanced role - eg venepuncture, cannulation. Evidence of involvement in identifying and implementing change to enhance service provision. Knowledge
Essential Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to children and young people Understanding and application of clinical governance Understanding of role and responsibility regarding the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Desirable Advanced Computer skills Experience of implementing and undertaking research and audit. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details
Employer name : East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address : Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Employer's website :
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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