PCCOT Sister/ Charge Nurse

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Full timePart time
Work as part of the Paediatric Critical Care Outreach Team working alongside and supporting medical and nursing teams with sick and/or deteriorating patients.

Be an expert clinical practitioner, prioritising and planning workload to work in clinical practice to support ward teams.

Act as an expert resource for the MDT, specialty, directorate and Trust in regard to the recognition and rescue of the deteriorating child.

Respond to escalations and paediatric emergency 2222 calls.

Facilitate effective communication between clinical teams and the MDT.

Additional Hours Opportunity:

We are also excited to invite applications from candidates applying for the PCCOT role who are interested in working additional hours up to full-time on a permanent contract. The additional hours would be in our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you are interested in an additional contract in PICU please be sure to detail your interest in your application.

Main Duties of the Job Paediatric Critical Care Outreach Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse

A Clinical PCCOT Band 7 nurse.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Critical Care Outreach Clinical Team part-time at Nottingham's Children's Hospital (PCCOT).

You will be a clinically credible nurse experienced in paediatric acute or critical care nursing, who is able to utilise clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality evidenced-based care to the acutely unwell deteriorating ward-based patient.

A recognised children's critical care qualification is desirable and/or significant acute emergency pathway experience, and you will need to be an APLS/EPALS provider.

You will have proven leadership and negotiation skills, and will be able to demonstrate effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team - a vital component of this role.

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

For further information please contact:

Lydia Raizada lydia.raizada@nuh.nhs.uk 07812275429

About Us The paediatric CCOT team offers a 24/7 service, during that time there will be one clinical Band 7 PCCOT nurse working per shift. We work in collaboration with the Paediatricians and nurse specialists with the use of evidence-based specialist skills and practice in the care of the sick and deteriorating child. The clinical PCCOT team is skilled in advanced nursing care and aims to support the nursing and medical teams within Nottingham Children's Hospital and NUH.

We are a dynamic and motivated team that aims to improve patient outcomes and provide support and education to all within the children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the senior and divisional nursing teams.

Job Description Job Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY:

To provide specialist advice and clinical support to the Children's Hospital and the wider Trust in relation to the acutely ill/deteriorating child in the non-critical care environment.

Assist staff with planning and delivery of care to the higher dependency patient. This includes supporting patients on the spinal pathway on the neurosciences ward. Work as part of the Paediatric Critical Care Outreach Team supporting medical and nursing teams with sick and/or deteriorating patients. Review patients with high PEWS scores and support the ward team with their care. Support staff with more complex procedures. Act as an expert resource for the MDT, specialty, directorate and Trust in regard to the recognition and rescue of the deteriorating child. Respond to escalations and paediatric emergency 2222 calls. Review patients that are at risk of clinical deterioration that may not trigger PEWS, such as fragile children or watchers. Provide short periods of high dependency care on the ward until a patient improves or a critical care bed is available. Support a child in ED needing critical care support and transfer safely to PCCU once stable and a bed is available. Facilitate escalation of treatment to the Paediatric Critical Care Unit based within the Children's Hospital. Assist in the care of Level 1/2 LTV patients on the ward. Support the delivery of High Flow Oxygen using the AIRVO device to ward patients that require this level of support. Review all patients following discharge from Critical Care and Neonatal services.

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential

RN Child APLS provider Critical Care course / vast acute experience Mentor Degree

Experience

Essential

Acute clinical experience Ability to lead change

Teaching

Essential

Experience of teaching in a clinical setting

Desirable

APLS/PILS instructor

Communication

Essential

Good negotiation skills

Desirable

Advanced communication skills

Employer Details Employer Name:

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address:

Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

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