Band 6- Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse , PAU

at  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The Paediatric Assessment Unit at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trusts is an area for Children and Young People (C&YP) who are acutely unwell, needing a period of observation following admission from the Children’s Emergency Department, which is co-located in the Emergency Department.
We are in the process of changing the pathway for C&YP in this area, in line with the RCPCH Standards for Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit (2017). We plan to use the area for C&YP with acute illness, injury or other urgent referrals from clinicians, where patients can have an assessment, investigations, treatment and observation. It is a short stay unit with the expectation for either admission or discharge within 24 hours.
We are looking to recruit band 6 nurses who are motivated to work in a fast paced, busy environment in the first phases of this developing service. You will have experience working in an acute paediatric environment, emergency situations and be enthusiastic in providing quality care to C&YP. You will have shift management experience, be willing to develop your leaderships skills further as the service grows and promote clinical excellence within our team.
We are looking to recruit band 6 nurses who are motivated to work in a fast paced, busy environment in the first phases of this developing service. You will have experience working in an acute paediatric environment, emergency situations and be enthusiastic in providing quality care to C&YP. You will have shift management experience, be willing to develop your leaderships skills further as the service grows and promote clinical excellence within our team.

We have a friendly team of paediatric nurses supported by paediatric consultants, paediatric advanced nurse practitioners, and care support workers. We also have a dedicated paediatric development team within Children’s Services and can offer a range of learning and development opportunities to support you whilst working at West Herts:

• Triage and first assessment
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• PILS and APLS
• Critical Care Development course
• Trauma Level 1 competencies
• IV and Central Access course
• Specialist study days such as diabetes and oncology
• Speciality Link roles to support the unit
• Trust leadership and development course

The unit works closely with the Children’s Emergency Department and there is the opportunity to work across both Paediatric Assessment Unit and the Children’s Emergency Department for further development if requested.
Please note that candidates should be a registered
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and
• Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
• Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
• Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

Please refer the Job description for details